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N63 Road Closure
The N63 Lanesborough Road at the junction of the N63 Lanesborough Road and R397 Athlone Road at Ballymacormick, Longford and the N63 at the junction of the N63 (Longford Road) and the R392 (Ballymahon Road) in Lanesborough Town shall be closed from Monday February 6th 2012 to Friday 30th March 2012.
Evaluation of Regional Waste Management Plans
The Midlands Region includes County Longford and Westmeath, Offaly, Laois and North Tipperary. The Midlands Regional Waste Management Plan which sets out how waste in the region will be reduced, managed and disposed of is currently being reviewed.
Centenary Square Public Art Commission
The Public Art Commissioning Committee of Longford Town Council and Longford County Council wish to commission a site specific public art feature to be erected at Centenary Square Longford
N4 Roadworks
Longford County Council wishes to inform the public that roadworks currently in place on the N4- Longford to Newtownforbes road, will continue up until the end of February. Traffic flow will be restricted to single lane during working hours and delays are to be expected
MidlandsIreland.ie Enterprise Fact File
The future of Ireland will rely on new wealth creating ventures. The Midlands Region is welcoming to entrepreneurs with new ideas. The MidlandsIreland.ie Enterprise Fact File should cause you to think. Can you do it?
Household Charge
The Household Charge is an annual charge introduced by the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 which is payable by owners of residential property. It is a matter for owners of residential properties to register and pay the Household Charge on or after the 1st of January 2012.
Amendment Relating to Quarries in Planning Act
The Councils wish to inform both the owners and operators of quarries located either within the County or Town Council administrative areas and the general public that Section 75 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010, inserting Section 261A into the Planning and Development Act 2000 and which relates to Quarries was commenced and came into effect on 15th November, 2011.
Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund 2011
Do you have a project or initiative that could contribute to increasing local levels of environmental awareness or one which promotes building greener more sustainable communities? If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund 2011.
Winter Maintenance 2011/2012
During winter months Longford County Council monitor road conditions and in the event of frost and snow the County Council implement a winter gritting programme based on an agreed priority schedule of roads.
Longford Co. Council Launches Twitter Service.
Longford County Council has launched its Twitter service which we hope will be extremely helpful relaying real-time information released by the Council. Notices such as roadworks, road closures, water outages along with other notices of general public interest will be published on the feed.
Newtowncashel - Precautionary Boil Water Notice
It has recently come to the attention of the County Council that the public water supply in a limited area served by the Newtowncashel Public Water Supply Schemes may not be adequately disinfected. and a PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued.
Motor Tax Online Reminder
Did you know that you can now renew your Motor Tax over the Internet? Motor tax arrears of up to three months can now also be paid on line in conjunction with the renewal of your motor tax. Full information on these services is now available on the new Motor Tax information sheet.
Annual Report 2010 Published
The 2010 Annual Report for Longford County Council is now available. This Report reflects the high level of outputs from the organisation in an extremely difficult operating environment, where reduced resources, both financial and human presented real challenges to management, staff and elected representatives.
Longford Water Network Rehabilitation
Longford County Council is pleased to advise that work on the Longford Water Conservation Project is progressing very well. The works are now passing half way and are well ahead of schedule. This Contract comprises of the Rehabilitation Replacement of existing water mains and installation of new water mains.
Construction of N5 Bypass Commences
Longford Town will soon see an end to heavy goods vehicles and through traffic clogging up the Town Centre as the N5 Longford Bypass nears construction.
Cemetary Management Bye-Laws
Longford County Council has made Bye-Laws for the regulation and management of Council owned cemeteries in the administrative area of County Longford. The Bye-Laws shall be known as the Longford County Council Bye-Laws for the Regulation and Management of Cemeteries in County Longford 2011 and shall come into force on 9th April 2011
Connolly Barracks Feasability Study
The significant importance of Connolly Barracks to the town and county is of Longford together with its strategic location cannot be underestimated. To ensure it is best used it was necessary to undertake a development feasibility study that considers the barracks continuous and dynamic use.
Householders Guide to Major Emergencies
A simple guide which aims to help you and your household cope with an emergency has been re-issued by the the Midland Region Major Emergency Planning Group. If you follow the advice given in the guide it will assist you and the emergency services to deal quickly and efficiently with such an event.
Solvent Regulations
The Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations (referred to as the Solvents Regulations, S.I. No. 543 of 2002) were introduced in November 2002 to limit such VOC emissions and to combat these harmful effects. The Solvent Regulations require a large section of Irish businesses which use solvents or solvent containing material as part of their operations, to determine if the regulations apply to them, and if so, obtain a Certificate of Compliance by October 31st 2007.
Proposal to abstract water from Lough Forbes
Notice is hereby given under Section 11 of the Water Supplies Act 1942 that the proposal to abstract water from the River Shannon at Lough Forbes under the Longford Central Regional Water Supply Scheme, (the “Proposal”) is deemed to be agreed and will come into force on the 4th October 2010.
Hedgecutting Notice
Longford County Council wishes to bring to the notice of landowners and occupiers of land the potential hazards and dangers to road users where trees, shrubs, hedges or other vegetation are not maintained. Hedgerows along public roads that require cutting or trimming back should be cut immediately.
Interested in growing your own food?
GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland is a new not-for-profit initiative that is literally sweeping the nation. It aims to get people interested in growing their own food and provide them with the practical skills they need to do so successfully. GIY Ireland now aims to establish a GIY group in Longford.
Renewal of Prospecting Licences
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources proposes to grant/renew Prospecting Licences under the Minerals Development Act 1940-1999. Full details of the proposed townlands and accompanying maps are now available for viewing.
Lyme Disease Information
Local Authorities have been asked by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), Ireland’s specialist agency for the surveillance of communicable diseases to assist in raising awareness of Lyme Disease amongst the general public. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is spread by the bite of a tick.
Transition Year Module on Local Government
Cllr. Peggy Nolan, Mayor of Longford officially launched this new Transition Year resource on Monday last in the Council Chamber. The purpose of this resource is to raise awareness about the place of local government in the democratic system and to educate young people about the roles and responsibilities of the local authority.
Anti Poverty Strategy and Profile
The development of a Poverty Profile and Local Social Inclusion Strategy is one of the thirteen prioritised key actions emerging from the review of the Longford County Development Board Strategic Plan. The reports are now published.
Lough Forbes Abstraction
Longford County Council proposes to take a supply of water, for the purpose of increasing or extending Longford Central Regional Water Supply Scheme from the River Shannon at Lough Forbes, sufficient for the requirements of the region. The full proposal text is now available for viewing.
Corporate Plan 2010 - 2014
The Corporate Plan is the key strategic business document dealing with the operations of the Council for the five-year life of the elected Council. The Plan is a high level statement of objectives with accompanying strategies. The 2010-2014 version is now available.
Local Authority Budget 2010
The adopted Local Authority Budget for year ending 31-12-2010 for Longford County Council is now available for viewing. To view the budget click to following link
Update on Lead Surveys
Longford County Council staff are currently progressing a lead survey to determine the extent of lead pipes in the distribution network of the water supply. This involves assessing buildings that were built pre 1970, discussions with caretakers etc., to identify areas of lead piping in the network.
Draft Development Contribution Scheme 2010 to 2014
The original Draft Development Contribution Scheme which was adopted by the Council in March 2004 for the period up to 31 December 2009 is now under review. The Development Contribution Scheme has had a very positive impact on the delivery of infrastructure in Longford since its introduction.
Non Principal Private Residence Charge Introduced
The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduces a €200 annual charge on non principal private residences, payable by the owner(s) of the NPPR to the Local Authority in whose area the property concerned is located. The charge applies mainly to owners of private rental property and holiday homes. It also applies to vacant residential property unless newly built but unsold.
County Development Plan 2009-2015 Now Online
A copy of the recently adopted Longford County Development Plan 2009-2015 is now available to view via this website.
Traveller Accommodation Programme 2009-2013
Longford County Council is pleased to announce that the Traveller Accommodation Programme 2009-2013 is now available for viewing. The plan was adopted on the 25th of February last.

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