At a recent Council meeting I posed the question of regulating the design and visual appearance of Shop fronts across our county. I simply asked if it is possible to regulate the design and finish of shop fronts within Fingal County Council’s jurisdiction or if it is possible to introduce by laws to regulate this? (Photo of “Farrell Holton” confectioners…
The Council’s website provides details of how members of the public may report incidences of littering. They may be reported to the Council on Freephone 1800 20 10 93, by contacting 8906799 or by email at envserv@fingalcoco.ie. They may also be reported in writing to the Environment Department in County Hall, Swords. Letter and email replies to members of the…
This article will feature how I voted on Councillors zoning motions and why. It won’t detail how Councillors voted on rezoning matters but you can follow the agenda or watch the webcast live or on archive below. Here is the link to the Agenda. Development Plan Agenda You can watch the council meeting here Webcast Click more to view. Sheet 2.MD2.1…
Fingal County Council continues to reduce supplies of water to residents each night this week. The following is an email from the Council, issued at 6pm on Monday January 18th. EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY UPDATE 5pm Monday 18th January Water pressure will be reduced in all areas in the coming days, from 10pm each night until 6am the following morning to…
FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL – EMERGENCY WEATHER UPDATE 10pm Thursday 7th January – 500km of roads will be salted and gritted on Friday morning– All National primary and some secondary roads will be treated– Roads conditions still extremely hazardous– Water supplies criticalFingal County Council is strongly advising that while freezing and dangerous weather continues, motorists should avoid all unnecessary journeys as…
Over the last decade, Fingal County Council’s administrative area has seen unprecedented growth and an explosion in population. The 2006 census suggested that our population was in excess of 240,000 with many suggesting that the nature of our census could mean that the figure could easily exceed 250,000. This 20% growth put enormous pressures on the council in terms of…
“Following the collapse of the Malahide Railway Bridge on Friday evening, various transport providers have laid on additional services for beleaguered commuters from northern areas of Fingal. It is imperative that these service providers offer any and all incentives to commuters to stay away from their cars by providing adequate services at peak times. “Next week, the return of thousands…
“Thankfully a tragedy was avoided on Friday by the quick thinking train driver who raised the alarm at such an early stage. I believe this individual should be congratulated in some formal way. Following this collapse, I believe it imperative that Irish Rail complete whatever works are required to restore the bridge without delay. “It is also important to note…
To be eligible to vote at the forthcoming local & European Election, you must be registered with your local authority. You can check online here at Fingal County Council’s online register. How do I register to vote? You can download the RFA2 form to be added to the supplementary register at the following link. Simply fill out the form and…
Top right: Mayor Farrell greeting His excellency Mr. Roberto Varelo, Uruguayan Ambassador to Ireland at Ardgillan House (Courtesy of Kieran Corrigan) Top left: Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Alan Farrell pictured with Clare Connell, Managing Director of Zero Tolerence, transition year student of Loreto College Swords who along with her classmates won the Fingal County Enterprise Board Student Award winners 2008;…
