Sligo council leading the way in preparing for climate change, coastal erosion
Sligo County Council is leading the way when it comes to preparing for climate change. It is the first council in the country to start preparing a climate adaptation strategy, which will set out the challenges and what can be done to deal with them. For the north west, the…
Additional funding for older people & those with disabilities in Sligo Budget
There will be an additional 350,000 Euro of funding available for older people and those with disabilities when it comes to upgrading their homes in the Sligo for the year ahead. The County Council at yesterday’s annual Budget meeting added an additional 70,000 Euro to the fund, with matching funding…
22km Sligo town gas network to be examined
Sligo County Council is to examine the feasibility of a 22 kilometre local gas network in Sligo town. The council in conjunction with the HSE, Sligo Chamber of Commerce and the IDA is seeking funding of €500,000 to carry out a feasibility study. This would see the gas being transferred…
Minister ‘absolutely confident’ Sligo County Council can provide housing for all on its waiting list
A government minister says he’s confident that Sligo County Council can provide housing for all the people on its waiting list in the next two to three years. When it comes to the numbers on the housing list in Sligo, there are different figures put forward. In an interview with…
Minister English says local authorities are building houses again
Housing Minister Damien English says the official opening of a newly completed housing scheme in Sligo town this morning and the sod turn for another is proof that local authorities are back in the business of providing housing. Minister English was welcomed to Sligo at County Hall this morning by…
Sligo Councillor launches shop local business initiative
A Sligo councillor is asking people to switch 20 euro of their shopping to local businesses in the run-up to Christmas. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney says that small change would make a huge difference. He’s launched a new ‘Big Switch’ campaign the details of which were presented to Sligo…
Road and possible school closures to be expected due to Storm Callum
People in Sligo and Donegal in particular can expect possible school closures, road closures, delays and dangerous conditions tonight and tomorrow morning due to Storm Callum. Both counties are under an Orange Wind warning from 10pm and the National Emergency Group is warning that it may result in some schools…