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A news blog with all the latest items of interest from Waterford City & County Council, Ireland.

Waterford receives €110k funding under Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020

Posted on January 20, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Six projects in Co. Waterford received almost €110,000 in funding under the scheme with four successful applications submitted by Waterford City and County Council and two by Waterford Leader Partnership. Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan … Continue reading →

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Update from Housing Supply, Maintenance and Improvement Section

Posted on January 12, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Following the close of construction activity with effect from 6pm Friday 8th January as part of the national effort to halt the spread of COVID-19, a limited number of social housing projects, including voids, were designated as essential sites. In Waterford … Continue reading →

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Rural Traffic Calming Scheme, N25 at Carroll’s Cross

Posted on January 11, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

CONSULTATION TYPE: SUBMISSIONS / OBSERVATIONS ACCEPTED CONSULTATION END DATE: 3rd February, 2021 Waterford City and County Council proposes to undertake the construction of a rural traffic calming Safety Scheme/Pavement Scheme along the N25 national primary road at the junction known as … Continue reading →

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Minister Humphreys announces over €15.4 million in funding for 147 rural towns and villages

Posted on January 8, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Funding aimed at helping communities respond to COVID-19 Focus on developing outdoor amenities and enhancing public spaces Emphasis on supporting Remote Working in rural communities Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €15.4 million under … Continue reading →

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Recycling of natural Christmas trees

Posted on January 4, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Natural Christmas Trees will be accepted for recycling free of charge at Kilbarry, Waterford, Civic Amenity Site and at Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Civic Amenity Site until 9th January 2021.

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Waterford City & County Council extends a vote of sympathy on the passing of former Mayor and Councillor, Pat Hayes

Posted on December 29, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford City and County Council held a Special Meeting at 12pm today (Tuesday 29th December 2020) to extend sympathies to the family of the late Pat Hayes, former Mayor and Elected Waterford City Council representative. Deepest sympathies are extended to Pat’s … Continue reading →

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Recycling of natural Christmas trees

Posted on December 28, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Natural Christmas Trees will be accepted for recycling free of charge at Kilbarry, Waterford, Civic Amenity Site and at Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Civic Amenity Site until 9th January 2021.

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Change to Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Posted on December 23, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Mar gheall ar Shrianta Leibhéal 5, dúnfar an oifig seo ón Dé Máirt, 29 Nollaig 2020 go dtí go bhfógrófar a mhalairt. Due to Level 5 Restrictions, our offices will be closed from Tuesday 29th December 2020 until further notice. … Continue reading →

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Waterford Council statement on passing of Mrs. Anne Tobin, RIP

Posted on December 22, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

It is with regret and deep sadness that Waterford City & County Council has been informed of the death of Mrs. Anne Tobin, Ballyhamlet, Tallow, Co.Waterford.   Anne is the wife of Cllr. James Tobin, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore district Council and … Continue reading →

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