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Final day to avail of reduced ‘Protect Our Water’ Registration Fee of €5
Speaking in the Dáil today (18th September), the Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government Phil Hogan T.D. encouraged owners of septic tanks to avail of the reduced registration fee of €5, before the deadline of September 28th 2012. He thanked the 76,000 householders who have already registered and are playing the part to protect our water.
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Nominations Open for County Mayors Awards 2012
The County Mayors Awards 2012 is to take place this November. Building on the success of last years Awards, the number of categories has been increased from eight to eleven categories. This year the Heritage Awards have been amalgamated into the County Mayors Awards and a new Corporate Responsibility Award has also been added. Click above for more information.
Social Inclusion Awareness Week 2012
Social Inclusion Awareness Week 2012 will take place from 15th – 21st October. The purpose of the week is to create awareness of social exclusion issues and highlight the work that happens to tackle it by groups and organisation. Over 35 events are taking place around County Galway. To see a full programme of events click above.
Final day to avail of reduced ‘Protect Our Water’ Registration Fee of €5
Speaking in the Dáil today (18th September), the Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government Phil Hogan T.D. encouraged owners of septic tanks to avail of the reduced registration fee of €5, before the deadline of September 28th 2012. He thanked the 76,000 householders who have already registered and are playing the part to protect our water.
Traffic Management Plan October Fair 2012
Ballinasloe Town Council wishes to advise that there will be a Traffic Management Plan in place for the October Fair 2012. Click on title bar above for further information. 18th October 2008_110.jpg "WEEE_news")
MOBILE WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) COLLECTIONS 2012
WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, will hold a series of WEEE collections throughout County Galway starting on September 11th 2012. These collections, supported by Galway County Council, will allow people from towns and villages across the county to get rid of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collections are scheduled for the following locations in Galway: Leenane, Letterfrack, Roundstone, Cárna, Leitir Móir, Indreabhán, Oughterard, Maigh Cuilinn, Headford, Corr na Móna, Athenry, Claregalway, Abbeyknockmoy, Monivea, Clarinbridge, Kinvara, Abbey, Woodford, Kiltormer, Eyrecourt, Williamstown, Glenamaddy, Cill Chiaráin, Ros Muc, Casla, An Spidéal, and Bearna.Important notification for all Water users in County Galway.
Information on Interruptions and Boil Water Notices to Supplies in County Galway. Click on link above for more information. Please contact the Water Services Section on 091-476401 with any queries.
Notice of the Proposed Amendment to the Bearna Local Area Plan 2007-2013 Fógra i dtaca leis an Leasú Molta do Phlean Ceantair Áitiúil Bhearna 2007-2013
Notice of the Proposed Amendment to the Bearna Local Area Plan 2007-2013 Notice of Determination in relation to the requirement for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment.
Heritage
Heritage Events in County Galway-click on title bar to accessGalway County Council delivers savings and efficiencies of €5.25m
Galway County Council recently reported on savings of €5.25 million in the 12 month period ending the 31st March 2012. The savings consisted of €3.05 million in pay and €2.2 million in non-pay including savings made in the areas of procurement and work practice changes.Adopted Athenry Local Area Plan 2012– 2018
The Athenry Local Area Plan 2012 was adopted on 25th June, 2012, in accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000(as amended).MATERIAL ALTERATIONS TO THE DRAFT ORANMORE LOCAL AREA PLAN 2012-2018
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, Article 14 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004-2011, and Article 6 of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), that Galway County Council proposes to make alterations to the Oranmore Draft Local Area Plan 2012.MATERIAL ALTERATIONS TO THE DRAFT LOUGHREA LOCAL AREA PLAN 2012-2018
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, Article 14 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004-2011, and Article 6 of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), that Galway County Council proposes to make alterations to the Loughrea Draft Local Area Plan 2012.
N59 Moycullen Bypass
Documents to download Main Brief, Errata, Addenda, CPO, Drawings and Appendices, Environment Impact Statement, Natura Impact Statement.
Galway County Council Statement
Impact of reduction of €3.1 million in Local Government Fund Allocation
R336 Bearna to Scríb via Ros An Mhíl
Galway County Council wishes to advise that the public consultation period in relation to the emerging Preferred Route Corridor for the R336 Bearna to Scríb via Ros an Mhíl Road Improvement Scheme has been extended by six weeks. The closing date for receipt of submissions is now Friday, 28th September, 2012.
Domestic Wastewater Registration
From Tuesday 26th June 2012 owners of domestic waste water treatment systems will be required to register their systems on www.protectourwater.ie or with their water services authority – currently the local authority. Click for further information.
fixyourstreet for Galway County
‘fixyourstreet’ facilitates the reporting of non emergency issues concerning street lighting, drainage, graffiti, illegal dumping, and road and footpath maintenance to Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe/Galway County Council. The publicly accessible website also allows citizens to monitor the response and interact with the Council on the issue reported through the system.
County Development Board Newsletter Summer 2012
There is lots happening this Summer in County Galway...festivals, food, craft and arts events, young peoples activities, community and sporting activity and much more. The agencies of the County Development Board work together to make these happen.
Houses for sale in Gortnahown, Athenry.
So you want to buy- Show House at Páirc na hAbhann, Athenry. Galway County Council announces the sale of phase 2 of its developement, in Athenry. Located in Gortnahown, just past Joyce’s supermarket, the houses are on a very attractive site, featuring extensive landscaping throughout the development. All houses are fully compliant with the recently introduced BER (B3, under certain conditions). Contact Housing Dept; 091 509434 or 509282
