Sligo Council retains fracking ban in its County Development Plan
Sligo County Councillors have unanimously decided to retain a ban on fracking in their County Development Plan. They made the decision this morning despite a recommendation from the council chief executive than the ban be omitted from the plan. Councillors are meeting today to discuss the chief executive’s responses to…
Sligo councillor not convinced about 2040 Framework plan
A Sligo councillor is looking at the new Draft National Framework Planning with a degree of trepidation. Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus says Sligo’s designation as a gateway city in 2002 and subsequent failure to secure any funding leave him unimpressed The then National Spatial Strategy designated Sligo a Gateway to…
Completion of Sligo estate a challenge for Council
Sligo County Council says the completion of an unoccupied estate in Ballygawley could be difficult as the planning permission has expired. The Local Authority confirmed at a recent Council meeting that it understands the estate, known as The Fairways, has been on the market for some time and may have…
Planning sought for 3 sewage plants in Sligo
Sligo County Council has received planning applications from Irish Water which would see three wastewater treatment plants in the county upgraded. The utility wants to undertake works at plants in Ballymote, Collooney and Ballinacarrow. Sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater usually coming from households. Plans…
Absence of litter warden causing “significant difficulties” according to Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council has admitted that the absence of a litter warden is causing ‘significant difficulties’ in dealing with illegal dumping in the county. The problem is particularly common in quiet rural areas. At this week’s council meeting, Fianna Fail Councillor Martin Baker asked that cameras be put in place…
Shortage of OTs causing problems for elderly seeking grants
A Sligo councillor says elderly people are now having difficulty getting grants for improvements or renovations to their homes because of a shortage of occupational therapists. When elderly people or those discharged from hospital apply for certain grants, they need an occupational therapist to come to their home to see…
Tributes to the late Tommy Lavin, former Sligo councillor
Tributes are being paid to the late Tommy Lavin, a former Fine Gael councillor in County Sligo who has passed away. Mr. Lavin was co-opted into Sligo County Council in the Ballymote electoral area in 1960 and he held the seat until his retirement before the 1999 local elections. He…