Sligo councillor says extra allocation from Department of Housing will be needed
Any increases that Local Authorities will receive form the collection of property taxes will be needed to cover the mounting costs facing County Councils on an annual basis. The the view of a Sligo Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor. There is speculation that the Local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and…
Sligo councillor urges National Transport Authority to consider extending the life span of taxi vehicles
A Sligo councillor is warning that moves to force taxi cars over the age of ten years will have a negative impact on rural Ireland. Sligo councillor Paul Taylor has made the claims adding that the level of public transport in many areas is far from adequate. It’s…
Four new Sligo wastewater treatment plants officially opened
Four new wastewater treatment plants in Co. Sligo were officially opened today. Irish Water have invested €16m into the development of plants covering the Strandhill, Grange, Tubbercurry and Ballinafad areas. Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Paul Taylor attended the official opening of the sites this morning. He says the plants…
Taylor seeks meeting with McConalogue on marts
A Sligo councillor is seeking an immediate meeting with the Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue over the difficulties that have arisen surrounding attendance and the selling of livestock at marts. Farm leaders says if farmers are to get the best price for their animals, buyers must be…
Over 1,200 expected for ‘Quest Sligo’
South and West Sligo will be the place to be on Saturday 22nd August next when adventure racers from all over the country descend on the northwest. They will be here for Sligo’s newest adventure race, Quest Sligo, which involves trail running, cycling and kayaking. Registration opens next Friday, February…
Sligo councillor suggests concession be made for people on new N17 route for those who have planning permission
A Sligo councillor is suggesting that concessions be considered for people along a proposed route for the new N17 road in south Sligo whose plans for new houses or buildings may be affected. South Sligo Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor says the size of a so-called constraints area for the…
Sligo County Council failed to agree on a budget for the second time
Sligo county councillors will meet again next Friday evening in a final attempt to agree on a budget for the coming year. It follows a meeting yesterday evening lasting about 10 minutes during which councillors voted 9-6 against adopting the budget. Fine Gael, Independent Socialist and Sinn Fein councillors voted…