Fingal County Council has taken another positive step in its efforts to reduce its energy consumption by engaging an energy services company to deliver significant energy efficiency upgrades for the Civic Offices in Blanchardstown and County Hall in Swords.
A major End of Life Vehicle (ELV) operation was completed at a site at Barn Lodge in Finglas this week, as Fingal County Council’s Waste Enforcement Unit removed 80 cars and 65 commercial vehicles from the Dublin 11 site.
While Santa and his reindeers may be preparing for their busiest night of the year, there still was much activity at Newbridge House and Farm this week as a whole family of alpacas joined the rest of the resident Donabate animals to help spread some Christmas cheer to visitors.
A series of healthy debates have taken place in Blanchardstown Library as European Direct hosted three “Conference on the Future of Europe” events aimed at gaining local insights into what challenges and opportunities currently exist across Europe and encouraging the people of Fingal to share their thoughts on what could be done to help shape a common future.
The vital role that arts and culture plays in the community has been recognised by Fingal County Council, as it announced that it was once again inviting groups and organisations in the County to apply for much needed financial assistance.
The winner of a national public speaking competition who hails from Fingal, has her sights set on Brussels after a landmark win at the Europe Direct Soapbox Championship. The theme of this year’s event focussed on misinformation, disinformation and propaganda.
Fingal County Council Offices will close to the public for the Christmas period at 12.30pm on Friday December 24, 2021 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday January 4, 2022. Please see details regarding opening times for Libraries, Recycling Centres and also Christmas Tree Collection Points.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has recently announced €2.6 million in funding for all local authorities across the country to deliver the first-ever Town Centre First Plans. Among the 26 towns selected is Lusk and Fingal County Council has secured funding of €100,000 to support the development of a unique master plan for the town.
Part 8 - Proposed housing consisting of 300 no. dwellings, 1 no. Creche facility, 1 no. communal facility, 2 no. retail units, Eastern Linear Park and all associated site development works on a 9.47ha site at Church Fields, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15.
