Borough District of Sligo 2025 Agendas

Agenda of Meeting of the Borough District of Sligo to be held on Monday 31st March, 2025 at 10 a.m.


Community & Economic Development
City Hall
Quay Street
Sligo

31st March 2025

TO:    THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH DISTRICT OF SLIGO

A meeting of the Borough District of Sligo will be held:

AT:       10.00 a.m.

ON:      Monday 31st March 2025

IN:        Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

Orla Murrin
Staff Officer
Meeting Administrator

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm the Minutes of the Borough District of Sligo MD AGM meeting held on 27th June 2022
  2. To confirm the Minutes of the Borough District of Sligo MD Budget meeting held on 24th October 2022
  3. To confirm the Minutes of the Borough District of Sligo MD AGM meeting held on 26th June 2023
  4. To confirm the Minutes of the Borough District of Sligo MD meeting held on 20th January   2025
  5. Matters Arising.
  6. Update on the Croi Conaithe Towns Fund (Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant)
  7. To Nominate 1 member of the Municipal District to sit on the Arts Assessment Panel
  8. To Nominate 1 member of the Municipal District to sit on the Sligo County Council Peace Plus Partnership Committee.
  9. To consider the Schedule of Municipal District Works 2025- including Draft Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure Programme.

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon
    “Cranmore Community Co-operative Society Ltd known locally as ‘the Co-op’ is a charity that provides community development, youth services, and community support for Cranmore and all communities in the Sligo East City Area and beyond. 
    It appears that their core funding under regeneration from the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage is coming to an end. 
    I ask that this council writes to the Minister to confirm if this is the case and if so what plans do the department have to ensure an alternative continuous funding stream is found so that the co-op can continue it's great work in the community?”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle
    “Sligo Co Co finishes off the fenced gable at the back of the homes in Tonaphubble leading into the cemetery due to recent accidents and damage done to the wall.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle
    “Sligo Co Co review the area over at St John’s tce/duck street regarding parking concerns.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry
    “That Sligo MD engineering staff undertake urgently needed road resurfacing works and footpath extension works on the Caltragh road as a matter of urgency in the interests of Health & Safety.
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle
    “Sligo Co Co purchase the vacant homes at Holborn Hill now that they are up for sale to provide much needed housing”. 
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Higgins
    “That the Park Department in Sligo County Council identifies a suitable location and install a playground in the Crozon/Caltragh area for the enjoyment of the children and residents of this area”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Higgins
    “That the Roads Department of this local authority provides a much-needed pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures on The Back Avenue at Cleveragh Industrial Estate linking to the Doorly Park walkway”.
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Higgins
    “That Sligo MD engineering staff assess the paved footpaths on Churchill and repair or replace broken paving slabs that have become a dangerous trip hazard
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Noting that representations have been made to the Council regarding the need for a pedestrian crossing on the road at Cleveragh Industrial Park, particularly for individuals using wheelchairs, can the meeting be advised if there is a possibility of sourcing the necessary funding for a crossing from Government departments in the current year.”   
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “Aware that a Council tenant residing in the Sligo East Ward area, submitted complaints to the Council on a number of occasions regarding work which was uncompleted in the home; and  aware that a member of the Council staff carried out an inspection in the house in early February; and aware that a public representative submitted written representations on behalf of the tenant on two occasions; can the meeting be advised (1|) why the Council has not made any attempt to communicate with the tenant in the period since the Council staff member carried out the inspection of the house; (2) will the Council management introduce protocols to ensure that when a complaint is submitted that the tenant will be treated with respect and advised of what action, if any, the Council intends to take in respect of the complaint: (3) when will the necessary repairs be carried out on the house in question.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry
    “That Sligo MD planning department clarify what planning if any is needed by applicants to meet the criteria for the SEAI Warmer Home Scheme”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor  T. MacSharry
    “That Sligo MD engineering staff introduce urgently needed traffic calming measures to include signage on the back avenue at Cleveragh as requested by the residents in the area”.
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree
    “That the meeting be provided with an update on proposals for the development of the Wine Street Car Park area.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons
    “That  the total amount paid to date on foot of the special contributions for upgrading the top road in Strandhill Village is utilised by the Roads department of this local authority to carry out traffic calming & essential repairs and other health and safety issues that will alleviate the risk to pedestrians and in particularly young children and the elderly who are living on the eastern side of the R292 Top Road Strandhill Village”.
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons
    “This local authority called on the Roads department to carry out a full survey of all the Roads in Cartron Heights Cartron Point that need replacing and put in place a full program of works that can realistically be carried out over a period of three years”.
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons
    “Recognising the ongoing housing development at Maugheraboy, what plans are being put in place to upgrade the roads, Junctions and footpaths in the greater Maugheraboy / Lyndale area”.
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon
    “That prior to any new housing developments on the Golf club road in Strandhill that this Council engages in a full consultation with the main stakeholders on the road; namely-the Church, National School and Golf Club in regard to the planned road upgrades. 
    Noting that the addressing of the safety needs of the landowners and users on this very dangerous road should be a priority for all”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon
    “Recognising the increased volume of people working in or using Sligo airport, the expanded Strand campus and the Strandhill airport business park, this Council writes to the NTA requesting the s2 bus route diverts down to the airport at key times throughout the working day”.
  19. Correspondance:
    Acknowledgement of receipt of Letter issued to the Minister of Finance. 
  20. Any Other Business
  21. Date and Venue of next MD Meeting

Meeting Date 31/03/2025