Sligo Local Authorities - Monthly News Digest - February 2007
LAUNCH OF SLIGO’S VOLUNTEER BUREAU Minister of State Noel Ahern recently officiated at the launch of Sligo’s new Volunteer Bureau, accompanied by Mayor Councillor Tom McSharry and Cathaoirleach Councillor Jim McGarry. The launch provided an ideal opportunity to showcase the excellent work undertaken by the many volunteer groups in the area. Representatives from registered groups were on hand to give information on their work and to advise on volunteer vacancies. If you are thinking about volunteering, or simply want to find out more about the Sligo Volunteer Centre, please phone Ciara on 071-911 1813 or email info@volunteersligo.ie
CONNOLLY PARK REFURBISHMENT The issue of the refurbishment programme for Connolly Park Tubbercurry has been a priority for the councillors in the Tubbercurry electoral area for some time. A contract for the project has now been signed, and the programme of works will include the construction of twenty houses and alterations to the access road. The contractor for the works is Joe Kennedy & Sons Construction Ltd., and the works are expected to be completed in December 2007. WATER METERING RTE’S ‘Ear to the ground’ programme visited Sligo recently to record a programme on the issue of water metering. The programme will be broadcast on Thursday next, 1st February. Sligo County Council’s Administrative Officer, Water Services, outlined the background to the new system, and highlighted the core benefit for business people and farmers – as payment is based on usage, consumers will be in control of what they spend. FOCUS ON ROAD SAFETY Sligo Local Authorities have published their ‘Road Safety Plan 2007/2008, and are encouraging motorists in County Sligo to be particularly vigilant on our roads in 2007. Director of Services Seamus Concannon, who chairs the ‘Sligo Road Safety Together Committee’ said their objective in publishing the Plan was to identify the main issues affecting road safety and to offer a range of useful measures. ‘One of the greatest challenges facing our society is the issue of road safety. Local Authorities have a duty to work with other agencies to make our roads safer for the motorist, but also to educate and inform the public regarding their responsibilities as road users’ ‘Our intention is to circulate the Plan as widely as possible, targeting every conceivable audience, and to generate feedback which will guide and inform future editions of the Plan.’ HERITAGE GRANT SCHEME Sligo County Council’s Heritage Office is inviting applications for a range of grant schemes: Conservation Grants for protected structures Community Heritage Grants Scheme Heritage in Schools Scheme The closing date for completed applications is 14th February 2007. Application forms also available on Sligo County Council’s website at www.sligococo.ie ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK The very first Adult Learners’ Festival was held from 22-26 January 2007. 2007 is the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All and the aim of the Festival is to promote and celebrate adult learning and the achievements of adult learners and to raise the profile of adult education in general. Sligo Library Service in partnership with Sligo VEC and the National Learning Network hosted a number of events designed to encourage and support groups in the local community to mark the week in a fun and enjoyable way. One of the most popular events of the week was the visit of storytellers, Liz Weir and Billy Teare to Sligo Central Library. Further information may be obtained by contacting Sligo Central Library on 071 9111675. YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS Mayor Councillor MacSharry and Cathaoirleach Councillor McGarry will be in attendance in the Clarion Hotel on Thursday 1st February to welcome delegates to the ‘Young Social Innovators’ forum. This is the third year the initiative has been delivered on a national basis, and over 4,000 schoolchildren are expected to participate in the YSI programme in the coming academic year. To register for regular news updates from Sligo Local Authorities re-mail communications@sligococo.ie  visit www.sligococo.ie or contact 071 9111016 In order to view the irish version of this document go to Údaráis Áitiúla Shligigh Achoimre ar Nuacht Feabhra