Monthly Archives: January 2020

Introduction of weekly parking ticket in Miller’s Marsh, Waterside and Scanlan’s Yard Car Parks

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Conan Power

A weekly parking ticket has been introduced on a trial period from January 2020 in Miller’s Marsh, Waterside and Scanlan’s Yard Council Car Parks. This ticket is valid for one week (over a 7 day period). The fee is €18 … Continue reading →

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Road Closure Arrangements for Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Conan Power

Advanced Notice Waterford City and County Council propose to close the following roads to through traffic on Tuesday, 17th March, 2020 to facilitate the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following Roads shall be closed on March 17th from 11am until … Continue reading →

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Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020 – open for applications

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Conan Power

The Social Enterprise Development Fund is a €3.2 million Fund which is being delivered over four years; 2018–2022. An additional commitment of €1.6m in 2020, added to an original commitment of €1.6m in 2018, brings the overall Fund to an … Continue reading →

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National Community Engagement Day – 31st January 2020

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Conan Power

On Friday 31st January 2020, An Garda Síochána are inviting local communities to a ‘meet and greet’ opportunity at over 300 venues across Ireland. Local Gardaí, IFA branch representatives and representatives from community groups involved in the National Rural Safety … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Eco Eye episode featuring Waterford airs, 7:00pm tonight

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Conan Power

*REMINDER – AIRS TONIGHT* Eco Eye episode featuring Waterford airs on Tuesday 28th January at 7:00pm on RTE1. Advanced notices of Waterford featuring heavily in the Eco Eye programme on RTE1, tomorrow evening, Tuesday 28th January. The Office of the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate World Wetlands Day this Sunday, February 2nd

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Conan Power

World Wetlands Day occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands signed in Ramsar, Iran on February 2  in 1971. It was established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for  … Continue reading →

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ESRI Ireland helps Waterford Council to improve public services for 116,000 citizens

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Conan Power

Esri’s digital mapping technology used by local authority to manage housing, planning, finance, property management, roads, environment and customer service Tech is enabling Council to complete double the number of housing inspections per year Council has created a number of … Continue reading →

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GAA & Local Authorities partner for Sustainable Communities

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Conan Power

The GAA and the local authority sector, represented by the County and City Management Association (CCMA) recently announced an innovative new initiative pledging to work together to lead their communities in promoting sustainability and climate action. The partnership will capitalise … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020 Applications OPEN

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Conan Power

The theme of Waterford’s 2020 St. Patrick’s Day parade will be “Passion for Our Planet” Waterford’s Businesses, community, sporting, and voluntary groups are being asked to showcase their Passion for Our Planet as part of this year’s St Patrick’s Festival. … Continue reading →

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