News - County COuncil
Calls for new council parks division to help upkeep local amenities
Councillor Gerry Warnock made the call at the September meeting of Longford County Council for the new division to be featured on a municipal district level.
Sep 15, 2023 15:20
Senior Minister to officially open Longford Public Realm works today
The developments were designed to enhance the pedestrian experience with new path treatments, street furniture and lighting.
Sep 15, 2023 08:30
Local Councillor calls for action on Leitrim driving test waiting times
The current waiting time for a driving test in Carrick on Shannon is 7 months.
Sep 6, 2023 08:11
Hope remains for Longford IDA site according to Government Minister
Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.
Aug 22, 2023 17:22
Plans for derelict Granard houses to be knocked for new housing development
The four derelict houses will be knocked to make way for 8 single story homes.
Jul 10, 2023 09:18
Further community developments to be confirmed at former greyhound track
Contracts for the construction of the skate park were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.
Jul 3, 2023 13:56
Longford County Council to establish new register of defibrillator locations
Community, sporting, and voluntary groups are now urged to gather the details of local defibs and register them on an online form on the council website.
Jun 21, 2023 13:39
Repairs to burst water main in Carrick-on-Shannon continue
Leitrim County Council has issued an alert.
Jun 21, 2023 07:21
Planning granted for expansion works at two well known local factories
Glennon Brothers Timber and Kiernan Milling received the go ahead this week.
Jun 19, 2023 13:59
Councillor claims building earmarked by Council for social housing acquired for asylum seekers
Local Councillors met the council executive last week to highlight concerns.
Jun 9, 2023 13:16
Hundreds of local students to attend Microsoft DreamSpace competition today
Students have spent weeks developing the projects that will be displayed in Edgeworthstown today
May 26, 2023 08:45
Housing Minister defends Longford Council over social housing record
The comments come following a report that showed Longford County Council not directly building any social housing last year.
May 10, 2023 13:54
Leitrim homeless figures show beginning of local crisis says Councillor
The figures we're released at the April meeting of Leitrim Country Council
May 5, 2023 18:05
Local council scoop health and safety excellence award
Longford County Council was the only local authority in the country to be nominated.
Mar 30, 2023 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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