Category Archives: Economic Development

Commercial Rates Energy Discount Scheme back for 2023

As part of Waterford City and County Council’s objective to deliver a carbon neutral Waterford by 2040, the Local Authority is re-introducing its Commercial Rates Energy Discount Scheme, to support and enable businesses and service providers to transition to carbon … Continue reading

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Public Chess Boards installed in Waterford’s historic Cathedral Square

Waterford’s Cathedral Square was abuzz with excitement today as the City & County Council unveiled a series of public chess boards, funded by the Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns initiative. Coinciding with World Chess Day, members of the Waterford Chess Club … Continue reading

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Commercial Rates Energy Discount Scheme 2023 – Open

Rates Energy Discount of 8% In 2022 almost 1,000 businesses across Waterford took advantage of the Rates Energy Discount Scheme. The Rates Energy Discount Scheme was introduced to encourage businesses to play their part in reducing carbon emissions, joining householders, … Continue reading

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Designated Area Casual Trading Licence 2023

This years application for Casual Trading Licence is now open, please click below to apply. The Closing Date for applications is 4th August 2023. APPLY HERE : https://submit.link/14k

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Local Artists set for First Flight!

In Spring of this year, the Local Enterprise Office Waterford invited submissions from artists and small craft businesses to apply for the First Flight Enterprise programme at the Kite Design Studio in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle. This year’s … Continue reading

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Commercial Rates Energy Discount Scheme 2023 – Open

Rates Energy Discount of 8% In 2022 almost 1,000 businesses across Waterford took advantage of the Rates Energy Discount Scheme. The Rates Energy Discount Scheme was introduced to encourage businesses to play their part in reducing carbon emissions, joining householders, … Continue reading

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Housing Minister announces 277 social and affordable homes in Waterford

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD was in Waterford today (Friday, June 16th) to announce 277 social and affordable homes at six sites across the city and county. First port of call was An Garrán in … Continue reading

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Tramore Public Realm shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award

Tramore’s Public Realm has been shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award.  The public realm works were designed by renowned Waterford-based firm dhb Architects in collaboration with Waterford City and County Council. The awards are one of … Continue reading

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Expat Taxes wins the 2023 Waterford Digital Awards

Waterford Local Enterprise Office, together with Waterford City and County Council, is pleased to announce Expat Taxes as the 2023 Waterford Digital Awards Overall Winner. The ceremony, which took place at Dooley’s Hotel on Friday 9th June, aimed to recognise … Continue reading

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