Sligo Local Authorities - Monthly News Digest - August 2006
PEDESTRIANISATION OF O’CONNELL ST The pedestrianisation of O’Connell St and Tobergal Lane is the second phase of new traffic arrangements being implemented the city centre this summer. Changes to traffic flows in Old Market St. and JFK Parade were introduced on 31st July, and the removal of traffic from our main street should greatly enhance the shopping environment in the city centre. Sligo Borough Council will also introduce new street furniture to improve the attractiveness of the street, and plans are also being prepared for a major environmental improvement scheme for O’Connell Street. The pedestrianisation of O’Connell St and traffic calming of surrounding streets are essential to the continued development and growth of Sligo as a gateway city. A pocket map detailing the new traffic arrangements is available from the offices of Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council, and can also be accessed on the Local Authorities’ websites: www.sligoborough.ie and www.sligococo.ie
R.I.A.I. EXHIBITION AT COUNTY HALL The Irish Architecture Awards 2006 exhibition is being hosted in the foyer of Sligo County Council offices, Riverside from 15th to 25th August. The Irish Architecture Awards are Ireland’s premier architectural awards, and by recognising the quality and innovation of Irish architects in the last year it is intended to stimulate public debate on architecture and the built environment. MINISTER COMMENDS SLIGO’S RURAL WATER PROGRAMME Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government Dick Roche, TD has commended Sligo County Council and the local group Scheme Sector for the progress made under the county’s rural water programme. The Minister visited Sligo recently to officiate at the opening of eleven new water treatment plants for group schemes, and remarked that the management of the programme in Sligo ‘is a showcase for what can be achieved through genuine partnership and co-operation and is a beacon for others to follow.’ NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT SEA ROAD 12 new residential units at First Sea Road, Knappaghmore have been approved under part VIII of the planning process by Sligo Borough Council and by Sligo County Council on 3rd of July 2006. The site proposed for the development crosses the boundary between Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council. The project is being carried out under the Sligo Local Authorities Multi-Annual Capital Housing Programme Action Plan 2004-2008, and will involve the construction of 12 residential units together with parking facilities, landscaping and associated site works. CD FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Sligo Local Authorities have produced a CD version of its telephone and services directory for customers who are visually impaired. The directory provides a telephone listing for the various services in Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council, together with contact details of councillors in both authorities. The CD is produced in conjunction with the National Council for the Blind. Copies are available from the Communications Office at 071 9111017, e-mail: communications@sligococo.ie STAY IN TOUCH To keep up to date with news and information from Sligo Local Authorities, visit our websites at www.sligococo.ie and www.sligoborough.ie.  You can also register for our free monthly e-newsletter by sending your contact details to: communications@sligococo.ie