6 d. ago Councillor calls for more frequent valuations on vacant sites and homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city councillor says there’s a pressing need for more frequent valuations on vacant sites. Councillor Alan Cheevers says at the moment, it’s only done every five years. This, he argues, limits the revenue local authorities can generate from the vacant site levy. Councillor Cheevers says valuations […] The post Councillor calls for more frequent valuations on vacant sites and homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Local workers who have links to an area to be prioritised for cost rental units

Teachers and local workers can avail of cost-rental accommodation through ‘allocation plans’.

Economics

7 d. ago Teachers and nurses who have links to an area to be prioritised for cost rental units

Teachers and local workers can avail of cost-rental accommodation through ‘allocation plans’.

Society

7 d. ago Housing body delivered 23 new social and Cost Rental homes in Galway last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Housing body Clúid delivered 23 new social and Cost Rental homes in Galway last year. The independent, not-for-profit housing association delivered 1,525 new homes nationally according to its annual report. This marks Clúid’s most successful year, in terms of delivery of new homes, in its 30-year history. […] The post Housing body delivered 23 new social and Cost Rental homes in Galway last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Gardaí rule out foul play after man’s body found in Cork house

An inquest into the man’s death is expected to be heard at a later date

Politics

1 week ago Body of man (49) with injuries found dead at house in Tipperary

The body of the 49-year-old was found in a property in the Ravenswood estate on Monday morning by family members.

Events

3 w. ago €1.5m in grants for 26 derelict and vacant Galway homes during Q2

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government grants worth €1.5m were paid out during the second quarter to support the refurbishment of 26 derelict and vacant Galway homes. 13 grants were issued in the city between April and June, for total value of €741 thousand. Another 13 were paid out in the county […] The post €1.5m in grants for 26 derelict and vacant Galway homes during Q2 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Green light for upgrade of city pumping station needed for thousands of new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for the long-sought major upgrade of water infrastructure on the east side of Galway City. The expansion of Merlin Pumping Station is seen as crucial in supporting the development of thousands of new homes. City planners approved the plans […] The post Green light for upgrade of city pumping station needed for thousands of new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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