It's hoped construction will be complete by the end of the year.

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.

The developments were designed to enhance the pedestrian experience with new path treatments, street furniture and lighting.

Longford County Planners will decide on the issue at the end of October.

Data released by the CSO shows the local notices. which are designed to register that a person intends to carry out building work, for July 2023.

Longford Rugby Club are seeking to construct a standalone gym building at its club in the Desmesne in Longford.

Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.

The film titles, "The Assault on and Capture of Ballymahon RIC Barracks" and is the creation of filmmaker Michael Conlan and Rónán Ó Ceallaigh, a local man who organised the erection of a plaque to commemorate the event last year.