Sligo Co Co deny Connaughton Rd clean-up operation has resulted in a fire hazard
Sligo County Council has strongly disputed claims that its recent clean-up in the Connaughton Road Car Park in Sligo Town has resulted in a fire hazard to the Traveller family living there. It also says that because of intimidation and violence in the past, gardai are now required to protect…
Councillors tell housing minister of need for more staff
Sligo councillors have been telling a government minister this morning that a shortage of local staff is ‘a huge issue’ when it comes to providing housing in the county. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke told the Junior Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal at a meeting in Sligo that that the…
Sligo councillor claims Chief Executive seeking to remove fracking ban from county plan
A member of Sligo County Council claims the council chief executive wants to remove a ban on fracking that was unanimously supported by councillors. Independent Councillor Declan Bree says Ciaran Hayes is recommending removal of the ban from the draft county development plan, which will be discussed by councillors on…
Sligo rate payers have 40 days to appeal valuations
As ratepayers throughout County Sligo study the valuations they are now receiving for their properties, it’s emerging that, generally, there’s an increase for those in the rural areas. For those ratepayers who are unhappy, there’s a 40-day appeal period, ending on Monday, April 24th. The new valuations are being sent…
Sligo councillors support rail network link to Northern Ireland
Sligo county councillors have unanimously given their support to the idea of a rail network linking Northern Ireland with Sligo and Donegal. The proposal was made at a council meeting by Independent Councillor Declan Bree. He says it’s now accepted that rail has a huge role to play as an…
Creative Ireland Programme calling for ideas from Sligo people
Sligo people will get the opportunity this evening to put forward their ideas for the area’s involvement in a five-year programme of cultural, creative and community activities. It’s called the Creative Ireland Programme and is to be put at the centre of public policy in the country. It’s a follow-on…
Valuation certs only the beginning process
Although property owners and businesses throughout Sligo are now getting their valuation certificates, this is by no means the end of the process. The valuation is based on a range of factors Declan Lavelle, head of valuation services with the Valuation Office, recently told a meeting of Sligo County Council…