What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby?
The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say.
Some residents in the Shangan Avenue area have reported issues, but Irish Water says all is well.
If Ó Cualann got the same deal with the state as commercial developer Batra did recently, it could crack on with building, says its CEO.
“Responses received do not present an optimum solution for the site,” says a council report.
When the superstore was first granted planning permission, it came with the condition of paid parking. Now, the council says it’s okay free, and customers say charging would be unfair.
“I’m completely disappointed but I’m not surprised,” says Robert Murphy, who chairs the local TidyTowns. “We’re left waiting on everything.”
The Ballymun City Farm group envisions farm animals, a community garden, and a nature trail. But first they need a lease from the council, and funding.
These were some of the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed at a recent meeting of their North West Area Committee.
“This is a very visual place, and the poetry just illuminates that further.”
Local councillors are unanimous in wanting more than just housing, saying there should be shops, children’s play areas, a pub. Past plans to redevelop the site with private developers have, time and again, fallen through.
For years the council avoided building new social housing in the suburb, in a push to bring in more private homes and higher-income residents.
Plans show many more trees and greenery, an amphitheatre, seating, and more – all coming together to make the plaza more like a park.
Empower the Family wants to provide affordable homes and childcare for students leaving care who are mums. It’s looking for a council site in Ballymun to start out.
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