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.
Geothermal Energy Usage
Municipal District: 22 April 2022 Motion: That the council outline how it expects the significant geothermal energy resources in Celbridge to be used for home and commercial heating, and any new planning policies that need to be considered to ensure the effective...
Development of Cycle Routes
Municipal District: 22 April 2022 Question: Can the council confirm what are the planned maintenance, improvements and upgrades to current cycle routes in Celbridge in 2022 and associated funding sources? Report: The Municipal District office cycle lane maintenance...
Publication of HSE Responses
Regional Health Forum: 18 April 2022 Motion: That the HSE publishes responses to member questions and motions together with the minutes on the HSE website. Report: The motion was agreed and JR to confirm timelines at next meeting.
Air Quality Strategy
Full council: March 2022 Councillor Vanessa Liston: That the council develop an Air Quality Strategy for Kildare. Report: The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) is developing a national Clean Air Strategy with the aim of promoting...
LPT Community Report on Spend
Municipal District: 18 February 2022 Motion: That reports to the council from Local Property Tax (LPT) grant recipients include a summary of the work done and the achievements, which are then compiled for the municipal district members in an open publication, in order...
Homelessness and Insecure Housing
Municipal District: 18 February 2022 Question: Can the council confirm how many adults and children are 1) homeless or 2) living in insecure housing in Celbridge and Leixlip? Report: There are currently 4 adults and 5 children in Emergency Accommodation in the...
Land for Tree planting
Municipal District: 18 February 2022 Question: Can the councils land, Folio number KE 60699F, be made available as a plot for tree/woodland planting? Report: The folio referenced contains the M4 motorway, embankments and land that was acquired during the M4 scheme....
Safe Pedestrian Crossing
Municipal District: 18 February 2022 Motion: That the council urgently provides a safe means for pedestrians to cross before the roundabout on the R449 given the closure of the pathway on the R405 in Celbridge as part of works on the new housing development, as well...
Capital Programme 2021-2023
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