An unexpected conflict arose at the October meeting for Waterford’s Plenary Council during what seemed to be a routine...
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Waterford views on Budget 2027
Waterford views on Budget 2027
On October 6 last, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, announced the National Budget for 2027. Although the...
Imagine Arts Festival celebrates 25 years with six days of new work across Waterford City
Imagine Arts Festival celebrates 25 years with six days of new work across Waterford City
Theatre, circus, dance, music, visual art, heritage and Irish-language work, 20–25 October, under the theme In Memories We Grow...
Waterford hosts EU event exploring urban regeneration
Waterford hosts EU event exploring urban regeneration
Waterford hosted an EU Presidency Associate event last week (Tuesday, 6 and Wednesday, 7 October) which explored urban...
Do public submissions matter in planning applications?
Do public submissions matter in planning applications?
Monday, September 28 saw a protest outside the Planning Department of Waterford Council on The Mall, regarding the proposed data...
Vape Shops Everywhere
Vape Shops Everywhere
Speaking during the September meeting for Waterford’s Metropolitan Area, Councillor Jason Murphy asked if the council could...
Possible solution to church car park saga
Possible solution to church car park saga
Waterford Council has offered to take on the liability of St Benildus car park so it can continue to be used by parents for...
Bus Disconnects
Bus Disconnects
Waterford’s BusConnects programme has been delayed until at least 2028. Officials from the National Transport Authority attended...
Hill Group want local co-operation to prevent wildfires
Hill Group want local co-operation to prevent wildfires
The Waterford Hill Group were formed 25 years ago, bringing together farmers from wider Comeragh area, including Clonmel,...
Residents made ‘prisoners’ by student parking
Residents made ‘prisoners’ by student parking
With the Lisduggan area subject to a major Active Travel proposal, issues surrounding traffic management and the balance between...
Call to bring back controlled burning
Call to bring back controlled burning
This month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council saw a disagreement between councillors and senior officials in the...
Illegal dumping at Portlaw GAA
Illegal dumping at Portlaw GAA
Illegal dumping at Portlaw GAA In what Councillor Declan Clune described as a ‘good news story’, illegal dumpers were caught...
