News - Council
New Leitrim Council Chair urges public to stick with Covid restrictions a little longer
The Ballinamore district councillor says Covid has changed the way we all do business.
Jun 25, 2021 17:35
History made as Remu Adejinmi elected chair of Longford Municipal District
She is the first person of colour to take up a Cathaoirleach role in Longford County Council at any level
Jun 23, 2021 16:48
Councillor pay is not a living wage according to long serving local representative
All county councillors will get an €8,000 a year pay rise from July 1.
May 18, 2021 13:00
Wedding marquee removed from halting site by Council staff
The marquee was built to accommodate up to 60 people who were attending a wedding today
May 12, 2021 17:48
Bond released to complete works at unfinished Leitrim housing estate
The row over the bond to finish the Dun na Bo estate has been ongoing for almost eight years
Apr 27, 2021 12:54
DNA testing to find dog waste offenders launched in Leitrim
The Council is using technology to track down those who don't pick up after their pets
Apr 23, 2021 17:05
Permission granted for 36m high telecommunications pole in Roscommon
A total of eight conditions are attached to the grant of the planning
Apr 21, 2021 11:00
Council interested in developing new River Shannon Boardwalk in Ballyleague
The plan could see a new link developed across the Shannon if something similar is developed on the Longford side of the river
Apr 9, 2021 13:53
Fears Granard to be left without ATM when BOI closes branch later this year
Although the local Post Office will be providing financial services, locals have highlighted concerns over where they can access cash outside of regular business hours.
Mar 24, 2021 13:31
Green 'Keep It Clean' scheme launched in Longford
Areas across County Longford are being encouraged to do some litter picking to clean up ahead of the summer as part of a Council scheme.
Mar 23, 2021 10:54
Leitrim County Council publishes public consultation for small housing project
Over 500 people are waiting for social housing across County Leitrim according to documents prepared by the Council.
Mar 15, 2021 11:02
Longford County Council offers apology to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
Longford County Council has offered an apology to all survivors of mother and baby homes. Cathaoirleach Paul Ross offered an unreserved apology for the pain
Feb 10, 2021 16:36
All decisions applied to Galway County Council by Barna Recycling for a new permit will be expected by April 2021
All decisions are expected in April on a permit for a controversial waste transfer station in Ballinasloe. Bruscar Bhearna Teoranta, trading as Barna Recycling, applied
Jan 31, 2021 08:36
Longford County Council commits to carrying out emergency works for Syrian families
Longford County Council has committed to carrying out emergency repair works on a local authority property occupied by Syrian refugees following a meeting this afternoon.
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