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.
Low-Smoke Zones
Municipal District: 21 May 2021 Question: Can the council advise how it currently informs the public and raises awareness regarding the regulations regarding restrictions on burning of smoky coal and other prohibited fuel in the municipal district's Low Smoke Zones?...
Waste from public bins
Municipal District: 21 May 2021 Motion: That the council provide a report detailing the volumes of and types of waste from public bins in the Celbridge-Leixlip municipal district, how this waste is being processed and the cost, what it is being converted to (recycling...
Car Free Sunday in Celbridge
Municipal District: 21 May 2021 Motion: That the council works with local communities and businesses to provide at least one car free Sunday on Main Street in Celbridge from June-September in order to create a safe and welcoming community space for socialising,...
Funding for social housing
Full council: 26 April 2021 Motion: That with a view to maximising the amount of drawdown from the National Home Retrofit Scheme, the council outline the amount of funding it has secured for both social housing retrofitting and required staffing, and outline how many...
Results of the Climate Innovation Fund 2021
Municipal District: 16 April 2021 The Meetings Administrator confirmed the members had been issued with a report on the Climate Innovation Fund in relation to Celbridge–Leixlip Municipal District prior to the meeting. Ms O’Rourke stated five applications were...
Open Space Pilot Areas
Municipal District: 16 April 2021 Question: Can the council confirm what are the additional pilot areas in the municipal district for the open space growing policy in 2021-2022? Report: The information requested was provided at last...
Habitat report on Crodaun woodland
Municipal District: 16 April 2021 Motion: That the council carry out a habitat report on the native deciduous woodland in Crodaun, Celbridge (coordinates) 53.360980, -6.548254. Report: This matter will be discussed with the Heritage Officer to...
Celbridge bridges project
Municipal District: 16 April 2021 Motion: That the council explain how the processes for developing the two Celbridge bridges projects and the future traffic strategy consultation will be linked and aligned, and what the specific purpose of public feedback points for...
Greening of the cycle lane on Shackleton Road
Municipal District: 16 April 2021 Question: Can the council confirm what are the opportunities for greening the new cycle lane on Shackleton Road in terms of trees or planters in a way that also provides protection for cyclists? Report: The council has no plans...