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Recent News
- Published: Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford December 1, 2023
- A Trail of Light: New Tourism Horizons beckon for Waterford as “City of Lights” project launched December 1, 2023
- RIAI recognises Rupert Maddock for contribution to architecture December 1, 2023
- Published: Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford November 24, 2023
- Waterford City & County Council win two awards at Chambers Ireland “Excellence in Local Government” Awards November 24, 2023
- Works progressing well on North Quays Infrastructure Project November 23, 2023
- Published: Agenda for Statutory Budget Meeting 2024 November 22, 2023
- €100,000 in Outdoor Recreation Funding Announced for Waterford November 22, 2023
- Climate Action Plan Public Workshop November 22, 2023
- Notice of Local Authority Budget 2024 November 22, 2023
- Fógra Maidir le Buiséad an Údaráis Áitiúil November 21, 2023
- Dungarvan to Light Up for Christmas! November 20, 2023
- Waterford City & County Council seeks Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Ardmore Affordable Housing Scheme November 20, 2023
- Waterford City & County Council calls for dog owners to bag it and bin it! November 17, 2023
- Mount Congreve Gardens listed by Conde Nast Traveller in their ‘Best Place To Go’ 2024 November 15, 2023
Category Archives: Health & Safety
Waterford Council Lifeguards go Blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
85 People drowned in Ireland in 2022. Help reduce these numbers by following the basic principles for staying safe in and around water. Swim at Lifeguarded waterways. If you cannot get to a lifeguarded waterway, swim where it is traditionally … Continue reading
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Minister for Justice launches Waterford’s Safety Plan
On Monday March 27th, Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD launched the Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership (WLCSP) Safety Plan 2023 – 2028. The plan included a detailed socio-economic profile of the City and County, which was used to inform … Continue reading
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Fireworks warning from Dept. of Justice
⚠️ #Fireworks are illegal in Ireland because they are dangerous. They cause significant injuries & distress to a wide section of our communities. 🚑 🚨 This year in the run-up to #Halloween we urge the public NOT to BUY, SELL … Continue reading
Fire Safety Week : Chimneys & Stoves
Chimney fire signs • A chimney fire produces excessive smoke. • Burning embers may fall down the chimney. • Flames or sparks may be visible from the top of the chimney. • A loud roaring noise may be audible. A … Continue reading
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It’s National Fire Safety Week – test your smoke alarm
In their annual safety campaigns around Fire Safety Week, Waterford Fire Service is once again urging people to be vigilant of fire risks in their homes, with a special emphasis on testing your smoke alarm. Fire Safety Week takes place … Continue reading
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Waterford Fire Service urges public test smoke alarms during National Fire Safety Week
In the run up to the annual safety campaigns around Fire Safety Week, Waterford Fire Service is once again urging people to be vigilant of fire risks in their homes, with a special emphasis on testing your smoke alarm. Fire … Continue reading
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More than 24000 people in Waterford using the toilet as a bin
Clean Coasts and Irish Water urge the public to ‘Think Before You Flush’ in a bid to safeguard our environment Monday 3 October 2022: Irish Water and Clean Coasts are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as a … Continue reading
Waterford City & County Council clears the way for Make Way Day 2022
Every corner of Ireland will be put to the test for basic access issues this Friday, September 30th when the Make Way Day campaign returns, with a testing twist! Campaign organisers, the Disability Federation of Ireland DFI, have developed an online … Continue reading
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National Slow Down Day – 07.00hrs on Tuesday 1st March to 07.00hrs on Wednesday 2nd March 2022
An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation “Slow Down”, supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, for a 24 hour period from 07.00hrs on Tuesday 1st March to 07.00hrs on Wednesday 2nd March 2022. The aim … Continue reading
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