Issues
News, Updates and Resources
Here I report on some events and activities in which I have been involved that relate to an issue affecting our locality or County. Also are articles discussing specific topics or motions that have been raised at Council, as well as articles highlighting progress on plans, services or facilities. Get in touch if you would like to meet, get involved with, or have comments on any of these issues. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section also or share for discussion on social media.
GIS Unauthorised Developments
Municipal District: 18 December 2020 Question – Councillor Vanessa Liston: Can the GIS department provide a timeline on when the Unauthorised Developments data layer for this municipal district will be shown on the GIS planning portal? Report: Until such time as a...
Public Realm and Development planning
Full Council: 30 November 2020 Councillor Vanessa Liston:That the council outlines how the current public realm work programme interfaces with and aligns with the mandatory plan-making processes and future development of the county and its towns. Report: In County...
Impact of Covid-19 on residents
Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District: 20 November 2020 Motion – Councillor Vanessa Liston: That the council outline the full extent of and sources of information we have on how the pandemic has impacted employment levels, household income and indicators of child...
Young People in Emergency Accommodation
Municipal District: 20 November 2020 Question : Can the council confirm, how many young people <12 years, 13-18 and 19-21 have been living in emergency accommodation in Celbridge and Leixlip respectively this year and how many of these young people now have a home?...
Griffinrath development
Municipal District: 20 November 2020 Question – Councillor Vanessa Liston: Can the council confirm why the Griffinrath site in Celbridge is listed on Kildare's planning maps as exempt development (Section 5) when An Bord Pleanala ruled it was a non-exempt development...
Residents Association Grant Scheme
Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District: 20 November 2020 Motion – Councillors Íde Cussen and Vanessa Liston: That the Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District members propose that the Kildare County Council Residents Association Grant Scheme be amended to support the...
Meet your Green Party representatives!
We would really appreciate get feedback on how we are doing working on your behalf. This meeting is intended to outline what we are working on, get your ideas and feedback, as well as hear your suggestions on further issues and areas of focus. Register here so we can...
Climate Bill 2020: How is it progressing?
Join us for an evening of insights and discussion on the Climate Bill 2020 on Wednesday December 2nd, 7-8pm. We will be looking at its current progress through the legislative process and answering your questions. Register here on Eventbrite
Submission to Open Space & Recreation strategy
I welcome the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions as part of the Open Space and Recreation strategy public consultation. Previous strategy The current 2011 strategy states that An open space strategy enables a local authority to adopt an organised approach...