Council plans to refurb old sexton’s house in the Liberties for community use
That would be welcome given the ongoing shortage of spaces in the developed neighbourhood, say councillors.
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Despite efforts, Tyrrelstown school hasn’t got access to vacant council land next door for kids to play
The principal had hoped the school could use the site temporarily while its yard is off limits during construction of an extension of the school.
Councillors call on Dublin City Council to adopt ethical procurement policy
The move is part of a long-running effort to stop the council from buying products with connections to Israel.
Council takes step forward on redevelopment of Raheny seniors complex, despite holdouts refusing to leave
Dublin City Council on Monday approved the disposal of a site there for us as an ESB substation.
It might be time to get Gardaí to tackle drinking at Grand Canal lock near Charlemont Street, councillors say
Gardaí need to “send everybody away as soon as they turn up with their bags of cans and their bottles of wine”, says Fine Gael Councillor David Coffey.
Council plans new tearoom in old toilet
The chains might be coming off the gate into the Victorian public toilet at the New Street South and Kevin Street Upper junction.
Council details €30m plan to revamp Glovers Court flats, off Aungier Street
The project would retrofit the existing building, and add extensions, to increase the number of homes from 38 to 53.
Fingal councillors vote to increase local property tax
So the council will have more than a €1 million more to spend this year.
This year, Fingal plans to actually spend the money the NTA has allocated it to improve bus stops
Last year, the council left €500,000 in National Transport Authority funding for bus stop improvements on the table.
Fingal agrees to look at ending mechanical raking on some beaches, and picking litter there by hand instead
Mechanical raking “is causing an issue for the thriving dune systems which we should have”, said Green Party Councillor David Healy.
LDA says it's moving swiftly to improve access to Clongriffin Dart station via Dirty Old Tower
The Land Development Agency bought the 125-acre site on the eastern side of the Dart station from developer Richmond Homes back in March
In Donabate, Ballisk House is to go ahead as a library, councillors vote
The decision comes after weeks of tension on Fingal County Council, stemming back to an effort by DP Crossroads to push for a community and arts centre on the peninsula.
Council approves plans to revamp Skerries' Harbour Road
Fingal's Harbour Road and Red Island loop scheme has faced significant local opposition.