News - councillor
Calls for safety works on Ballaghadereen street
A local Councillor is urging the local authority to install speed bumps on the street.
Jan 28, 2022 17:52
Longford Council closes deal on town's Greyhound track
The council has confirmed it has bought the site.
Jan 27, 2022 13:26
Negative Social Media attention a barrier to entering politics- local hospice Chair
Abuse and criticism on social media can put people off from exploring life in politics says the hospice chair
Jan 20, 2022 18:04
Athlone Councillor announces resignation from Westmeath CoCo
The Athlone councillor has resigned with immediate effect.
Jan 7, 2022 09:58
Edgeworthstown library to officially open this Friday
The new building will be a focal community space in Edgeworthstown in addition to it's library services
Nov 16, 2021 09:35
Francie Gilmartin remembered as Councillor who gave his all for locals in Leitrim
The well-liked former Councillor passed away on Sunday
Sep 27, 2021 13:49
Roscommon councillor says online comments have targetted her age
While female politicians have been criticised recently in an article in a Sunday newspaper about their appearance , Roscommon councillor Emer Kelly says comments about her have been age related
Sep 20, 2021 13:39
Athlone councillor condemns fires at Battery Heights this week
The fires are said to have upset a lot of people in the estate who have been happy to see the work carried out by the TUS scheme to improve the local surroundings
Sep 17, 2021 17:33
Tributes paid to former Longford councillor Dan Mulligan
The former solider served for five years on the Longford local authority in the early 70's
Sep 13, 2021 18:02
Leitrim Councillor hopes river cleaning scheme could prevent future floods
Gerry Dolan had never seen anything like it before in the area.
Aug 11, 2021 17:49
Lack of ambulance staff in Athlone could cost lives according to local Councillor
A lack of available ambulances in the town could see medics unable to provide life-saving treatment to patients in emergency cases.
Aug 4, 2021 17:35
Traffic calming plans for Tarmonbarry are welcomed
The plans are part of the Public Realm Enhancement Scheme for the village
Jul 22, 2021 17:06
Longford Councillor hopes local authority can provide work opportunities for teens
The Chair of Longford town M.D hopes the Council can do more to work with teens and young people
Jul 21, 2021 14:30Shannonside Newsletter
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