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(31/Aug/2010)
Laois County Council’s Environment Section is now accepting entries, until 30 October, in the annual Green Eyes amateur photographic competition. Photographs can be taken on one of five possible themes including Litter, Waste, Water, Energy and Climate Change and there are three competition categories for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Adults.
The competition captured the imagination of the public when it debuted in 2009 according to Ann-Marie Kelly, Environment Awareness Officer as “the purpose of the competition is to encourage participants to think twice about our environment and find ways to reduce our day to day impact.”
Those interested in participating in the competition, should note that “judges are looking for original and creative pictures as well as a photo that has a good composition. Each submission must include the photographer’s name and caption/title for their entry and specify what category they wish to enter” added Ann-Marie.
Full details, including entry from and details of judging criteria/specifications, are avaialble on: Green Eyes Photographic Competition web page.
Best of luck!
(17/Aug/2010)
Electric Picnic - Conditions of Licence
(29/Jun/2010)
At their monthly meeting on Monday, 28th June, 2010, the Members adopted Laois County Council's 2009 Annual Report.
The Council is required to produce an Annual Report by 30th June each year. The statutory power that provides for the production of the Annual Report is contained in Section 221 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
The Annual Report must contain certain information in relation to the activities of the Council in the preceding year. It provides an opportunity to review the performance of the Council and the quality of services provided. The Report also records the key achievements in relation to the provision of infrastructure and presents an opportunity to inform the public of the various activities and operations engaged by the Council over the past year.
Irish and English versions of the 2009 Annual Report are available to view here.
(02/Jun/2010)
The Food Waste Regulations 2009 are designed to promote the segregation and recovery of food waste in the commercial sector. From July 1st 2010 the Regulations impose obligations on producers of food waste, such as state buildings, restaurants & cafes, hot food outlets, canteens, hotels and larger guesthouses, supermarkets and other food retailers, to segregate food waste and make it available for separate collection service (brown bin collection).
Small businesses that produce less than 50 kg of food waste per week are exempted from complying for one year (1st July 2011).
For further information please contact the Environment Section on 057 8674322
John DalyDirector of ServicesEnvironment & Planning
(02/Jun/2010)
From the 1st July 2010 all domestic customers of the Kyletalesha Landfill Facility must separate their food waste/bio-waste before using the facility. Food waste/Bio-waste cannot be land-filled from the 1st July 2010. This change is necessary in order for Laois County Council to comply with a revised EPA Landfill License which takes effect from the 1st of July, 2010. Spot checks will be carried out by landfill staff on domestic customers using the facility. A lower charge will apply for accepting food waste (bio-waste) and further details on this will be advertised before the 1st July, 2010.
HOUSEHOLDERS IN PORTLAOISE, PORTARLINGTON, GRAIGUECULLEN, MOUNTMELLICK, ABBEYLEIX AND MOUNTRATH.
Bye Laws for the source separation of bio-waste (Food and Garden Waste) will be implemented from 1st July 2010 in the 6 towns listed above. A “Brown Bin” service for the collection of Bio-waste will be provided by all authorised waste collectors providing a waste collection service in the towns listed. All householders in the towns concerned must either use a brown bin provided by an authorised waste collector, home compost or use the services provided at the landfill facility. Spot checks will be carried out by Waste Enforcement Officers in order to ensure compliance.Further information can be obtained from the Environment Section at 057 86 74322
John Daly
Director of Services
Environment & Planning.
(05/May/2010)
Laois Community Forum recognises the importance of the concept of positive mental health. We also recognise how important it is to look after our mental health, similar to the way we need to look after our physical health.
With this in mind, Laois Community Forum will host an awareness evening in respect of
‘Minding Our Mental Health’ in Portlaoise Parish Centre on Monday, 17th May 2010 at 7.45pm.
We invite you and/or a representative of your group to come along on the night, which will feature speakers on the area of mental health and issues surrounding it, such as availability of services/supports for all, both young and old, banishing the stigma of depression/mental health issues and preventing suicide in our community.
If this is a subject that affects you or someone you know, come along on the night. For further information, you can contact Georgina Ireland at Tel. (057) 8674336 or by email at gireland@laoiscoco.ie .
Looking forward to seeing you on the night.
(05/May/2010)
The above Bye-Laws were revoked by Laois County Council, with effect from 1st May 2010, at its meeting held on 26th April.2010.
(04/May/2010)
The Information Commissioner, Emily O'Reilly, has published her Annual
Report for 2009. It is the twelfth report since the founding of the
Office in 1998. The full report is available at:
http://www.oic.gov.ie/en/Publications/AnnualReports/
In Part II of the report, the Commissioner reports on her role as
Commissioner for Environmental Information. The website of the
Commissioner for Environmental Information may be accessed at
http://www.ocei.gov.ie/
(23/Apr/2010)
The Laois International Golf Challenge 2010 will take place from Monday 17th May to Thursday 20th May. The Challenge is no in its sixth year and is a Fourball Betterball Competition attracting amateur golfers of all levels- Ladies and Gentlemen. The event attracts golfers from all over Europe - Wales, U.K., Italy, Germany and Sweden.
The challenge is played over 6 Golf Courses in Laois with the final at the Seve Balleseros designed Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard.
PLAY INDIVIDUAL DAYS FOR ONLY €25 (Monday or Tuesday)
Or
PLAY THE FOUR DAY CHALLENGE FOR ONLY €120
17th May – 20th May
FOURBALL BETTERBALL STABLEFORD
GREAT PRIZES EACH DAY!
SPONSORED BY 4 ACES WHOLESALE LTD., GALA and Laois County Council.
If any teams are interested in taking part in the 4 day challenge or the individual days or for more information, please contact:
Tourism Officer, Laois County Council on 057 86 74324 or email Honor
More information is also available from the Tourism section of the website.
(24/Jun/2009)
Items accepted for recycling include:
Location: Lea Road, Portarlington
Opening Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8am to 5pm
Admission Fee: Car €3.00; Car + Trailer €5.00; Van €5.00
Please note this facility is for domestic householders only.
(11/Feb/2009)
Laois County Council on January 26th 2009 pursuant to the provisions of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 adopted a Five Year Traveller Accommodation Programme for County Laois for the period 2009-2013. A copy of the programme is available to download here:
Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme 2009-2013
It is also available for inspection and purchase (cost €5.00) at the following locations during normal working hours.
Áras An Chontae, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise
Area Office Portarlington
Mountmellick Town Council Offices
(03/Feb/2009)
The Planning Office wishes to announce the introduction of “AT-THE-COUNTER VALIDATION” of Planning Files with immediate effect. Initially this service is being offered with regard to the following files:
· “One –off” dwelling applications
· Domestic Extensions
This service will be available Monday to Friday 9.30 – 12.30. There will be a maximum wait time of one hour. It is envisaged that this service will be extended to all files in the coming months.
(03/Feb/2009)
A “SELF SERVICE PLANNING MAPS SYSTEM” is now also available on Laois County Councils website. By clicking on Planning/Planning Maps/SSPS Maps, you can now draw your proposed development site boundary on our system and receive an instant report about Council and government policies which might impact on your proposed development. The system is very simple to use but there is a help page available which may be of assistance to you. Please contact the Planning Office, (057)86 64032 if you have any queries regarding any of the above.
(16/Jun/2009)
Result Sheet Portlaoise Town Council 2009
Result Sheet Mountmellick Town Council 2009
Result Sheet Borris in Ossory 2009
Result Sheet Emo 2009
Result Sheet Luggacurren 2009
Result Sheet Mountmellick 2009
Result Sheet Portlaoise County Council 2009
Declaration of Result Portlaoise Town Council 2009
Declaration of result Mountmellick Town Council 2009
Declaration of Result Borris in Ossory 2009
Declaration of Result Emo 2009
Declaration of result Luggacurren 2009
Declaration of result Mountmellick 2009
Declaration of result Porlaoise 2009
(09/Jan/2009)
Laois County Council picked up a prestigious award at Chambers Ireland fifth annual Excellence in Local Government Award on Thursday 6th November 2008. The awards aim to acknowledge and encourage innovation and best practice among
Projects were initially nominated by local Chamber of Commerce and shortlisted into the various category areas and were adjudicated based on the project’s ability to demonstrate its benefit to the community. The Awards, at which RTE’s Mary Kennedy was the MC.
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormely T.D presented the award to Ms Ann Marie Maher, Sport & Leisure Officer at the function attended by over 520 Local Authority officials and Chamber representatives. Ms Maher commented that she was delighted that Laois County Council is being recognised for its consistent efforts to enhance quality of life through the provision of sport and recreation facilities throughout
Further information on both projects from Sport & Leisure Section, Laois County Council at 057 8664007. Email: sports@laoiscoco.ie.
Portlaoise Leisure Centre Enquiries: (057) 8681200
(21/Oct/2009)
n1st instalment payment in respect of all valid applications has now been forwarded to your College. Please contact the Bursar's Office within the College to collect and sign for your payment. Please note that 2nd and 3rd instalments are due for payment in January and Easter 2010 respectively.
All applicants who qualify for an additional Special Rate of Maintenance Payment will receive the 1st instalment payment at their home address within the coming 2 weeks.
Laois County Council wishes you continued success in your studies.
(05/Nov/2007)
A new permanent collection is now available all year round at Portlaoise Recycling Centre for the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste. Items that are accepted Free of Charge include:
Portlaoise Recycling Centre is open Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm.
No medicines are accepted at this location - householders are advised to bring back medicines to their local Chemist which are particpating in the Dispose of Unwanted Medicines Properly (DUMP) scheme.
(13/Dec/2007)
Plasterboard consists of gypsum which is processed into a board and usually has a paper covering. These prefabricated sheets are used as a backing or as a substitute for plastering walls. It is widely used in the home improvements (DIY) and building industry. But did you know that plasterboard can be recycled rather than landfilled?
The benefits of recycling plasterboard include:
• Cost saving on landfill charges;
• Environmentally friendly end of life solutions for plasterboard.
Charges apply: Reduced Fee of €80 per tonne for recycling waste plasterboard.
Opening Hours of Kyletalesha Landfill and Portlaoise Recycling Centre are Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm. Please ensure you have enough credit on your keyfob prior to visiting the Landfill/Recycling Centre.
(21/Apr/2008)
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen, T.D. officially opened Portlaoise Civic Plaza on Monday 21st April, 2008. Portlaoise Civic Plaza is a major flagship urban project on a very strategic and prominent site adjacent to County Hall on James Fintan Lalor Avenue.
The objective of Laois County Council was to provide a civic space of appropriate strength and scale which also contained an element of car parking.
The Plaza is divided between a green park and an open hard paved civic square with a pedestrian link connecting both elements – each with a different character and function.
The park is a green space suitable for casual everyday usage such as lunch breaks, lounging around. The horizontal granite slabs and hedges segment the area and provide opportunities for seating. During the night illumination transforms these walls into a piece of land-art.
The formal civic square provides a hard landscaped civic area which is designed to accommodate open air events such as concerts, meeting, recitals etc.
Computer controlled water jets, feature lighting, seating and street furniture have created a civic environment which has life and visual quality appropriate to both its location and function in the centre of Portlaoise.
Mature trees and landscaping has been used to give immediate visual effect.
The double deck car parking, with a total of 180 spaces in the area, has been designed to minimise its visual impact and provide a sense of enclosure to the civic space.
Realisation of this project would not have been possible without the very kind support and generosity of Dunnes Stores who donated the site for the plaza for use by the people of Laois.
The total project cost is in excess of €3.5m. Financial assistance was made available by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local government through the Operational Programme for Urban and Village Development.
(05/Jun/2008)
On Friday the 6th June at 12.30 the official opening of Portlaoise Leisure Centre will take place. The facility will be officially opened by the Minister for Art, Sport & Tourism Martin Cullen. Also in attendance will be Packie Bonner, ex. Ireland International and FAI Technical Director who will help launch the FAI Regional Development Centre & Football in the Community Development Officer. Both the Minister and Packie Bonner will also officially open The Swan Community Centre and Mini Pitch at 2.30pm.
Portarlington Leisure Centre will also be officially opened on the 6th of June at 10.30am. The Minister for Art Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen will be on hand too officially open the Leisure Centre as well as local representatives from the area. Refreshments will be served after each of the openings and a great day is expected to be had by all!
(13/Aug/2008)
Laois County Council have prepared a :
Draft Variation No. 1 (2008) to Laois County Development Plan 2006-2012 ,
Draft Variation No 1 (2008) to Mountmellick Local Area Plan ,
,
Draft Variation No 1 (2008) to Graiguecullen Local Area Plan 2007-2013,
Draft Variation No 1 (2008) to Portarlington Local Area Plan 2007-2013
Strategic Environmental Assessment Decision
More information on Development Plans is available from the Planning Section of this website.
(01/May/2008)
The Built Heritage Photography Competition attracted a great response, with over 150 high quality entrants. Entries have now been judged, and an awards evening was held in County Hall, Portlaoise, on Tuesday the 26th of August.
The winners in each category were:
Congratulations to all the winners and to those who were Highly Commended by the judges - all were featured in the exhibition in County Hall during Heritage Week.
Background information on the competition is here
(11/Dec/2008)
The new Portarlington Area Office was officially opened by An Cathaoirleach Thomas Jacob M.C.C. on 11th December, 2008.
The new Area Office, located at 1 Park Lane, Portarlington, Co. Laois, will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Opening Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Phone: (057) 863 6533.
The following services are available:
Water Services
Applications for Well Grants, Water Connections, Sewerage Connections.
Water Supply and Sewerage enquiries
Roads
Road Opening Licences
Road Maintenance enquiries
Planning
Check Planning Applications On-line
On-line Payments Facility
Pay Car Tax and Top up Key-fob
(Credit Card Transactions only).
(12/Apr/2010)
The Charge is payable by the owners of the property to the “NPPR” on behalf of the local authority in whose area the property concerned is located. Collection of the Non Principal Private Residence Charge for 2010 commenced on the 31st March 2010. The 2010 charge is based upon the ownership and status of the property on the 31st March 2010. Go to http://www.nppr.ie to register and pay. This will allow for easy and confidential access to view your account or change your Account Details or Add a NPPR to your account as required.
Note: The NPPR system is still accepting payment of the 2009 charge which is based upon the ownership and status of the property on the 31st July 2009. Late payment fees have applied to the 2009 charge since the 1st of November 2009.
To view a full list of Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the NPPR Charge, please click on the link below:
For further queries, please contact the NPPR Section, Finance Department, Laois County Council at
057-8664119/8664058 or email your query to corpaffairs@laoiscoco.ie
(31/Mar/2010)
Good Friday, 2nd April 2010 - Normal Opening Hours (8am-3.30pm)
Holy Saturday, 3rd April 2010 - Normal Opening Hours (8am-1.00pm)
Bank Holiday Monday, 5th April 2010 - Closed
(19/Mar/2010)
Laois County Council's Corporate Plan 2009 - 2014 was adopted by the Members in December, 2009. The Corporate Plan provides the framework for the implementation of a coherent strategy for the development of our county for the next five years and was prepared following consultation with employees, elected representatives, community, voluntary & environmental interests, external stakeholders and other public bodies operating at local level.
The strategies and objectives outlined in the Plan will enable Laois County Council’s Elected Members and Staff to continue to provide leadership in the promotion and development of the social, economic and cultural life of the county. It will enhance the role of the Elected Members while continuing to deliver focused, more co-ordinated, efficient, and effective services to the public.
Click here to view the English and Irish versions of the Corporate Plan 2009 - 2014.
(18/Jan/2010)
Laois County Council are holding a series of information seeking workshops within the community to review the County Development Plan. For venues, dates and times please view:
Have Your Say Community Meetings
(03/Feb/2010)
Laois County Council Arts Service invites applications for the following awards and opportunities to individuals/groups and organizations from County Laois
Arts Act Grants 2010
Artists Patronage Award 2010
Tyrone Guthrie Residency Bursary Award
Artists in Schools Scheme 2010
Drama League of Ireland Summer School Bursary Award
Details and application forms regarding the above schemes are available on request from: The Arts Office, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Telephone: 057 8674342 email: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications for each scheme is Thursday 4th March 2010.
(04/Feb/2010)
The 2010/2011 Register of Electors and Edited Register of Electors were published on 1st February, 2010 and will be force from 15th February, 2010 for a period of one year. The Register of Electors is available for inspection at County Council Offices, Libraries, Garda Stations, Post Offices, Courthouses and Health Centres.
You can check if you are included on the Register of Electors by visiting www.checktheregister.ie
If you are not included on the 2010/2011 Register of Electors and wish to register your name for inclusion on the 2011/2012 Draft Register, please contact the offices of Laois County Council at (057) 866 4105 / (057) 866 4247, by e-mail to register@laoiscoco.ie or by fax to (057) 862 2313 for an application form and further details.
(21/Jan/2010)
An extra meeting in Mountmellick has been added to the public consultation of the reveiw of the County Development Plan.
For time, date and venue please click Revision to Public Consultation Diary of Meetings
(20/Jan/2010)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NEW PROCEEDURE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO WORK TO RULE.
THE NORMAL SR6 TEST WILL STILL APPLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has advised Local Authorities that, in future, the new EPA Code of Practice for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (p.e≤10) shall be implemented in respect of all planning applications proposing the use of such treatment systems.
Therefore, from 1st February, 2010, all applications for single dwellings proposing to install a treatment system must include a full site assessment in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice.
Only full site assessments carried out by Laois County Council will be accepted.
Application forms and full details are now available from the Planning Office.
(01/Apr/2010)
Due to unprecedented high demand consumers in Portlaoise, Ballyfin, and Ballyroan may experience interruptions to their water supply over the weekend and into next week.
Consumers are requested to conserve water during this period.
The Council wishes to thank you for your co-operation.
(08/Dec/2009)
Please note that the last date for holding of pre-planning appointments in 2009 will be Thursday, 17th December, 2009. If you wish to make an appointment please do so as soon as possible, and every effort will be made to accommodate the public in the current year. Appointments will resume on 14th January 2010. Any inconvenience caused is regretted.
(29/Mar/2010)
Laois County Council has just embarked on the process of writing an Anti- Racism Strategy to Combat Racism and to promote a more inclusive, intercultural society in Laois. The Strategy will cover the period 2010-2012. As part of the consultation process which is being carried out, we are looking to obtain the views of the public and in particular Ethnic Minorities and the Travelling Community.
To assist us, with we would very much appreciate if you would complete the survey, and when completed just hit the “Done” button on your screen. Anti-Racism Survey
The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. We would like to hear your views on all areas but you can also concentrate on the areas you feel strongest about. All responses are confidential. The survey will remain open for the following 3 weeks, from (Monday 29th March to Friday 23rd April).
The Anti Racism Strategy when completed will identify and prioritise a range of realistic and practical measures that can be implemented at local level.
Should you wish to find out more about the above or have any queries please contact
Mr. Dominic Reddin, Administrative Officer, Community & Enterprise, at 057 86 74337 or email dreddin@laoiscoco.ie.
(29/Jan/2010)
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government increased the landfill levy by €5 per tonne up to €30 per tonne from 1st February 2010.
The following revised landfill charges will apply from 1st February 2010:
Information on Charges (valid from 1st February 2010).
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government increased the landfill levy by €5 per tonne up to €30 per tonne from 1st February 2010.
The following revised landfill charges will apply from 1st February 2010:
• Household waste – minimum charge €15 (up to 40kg) plus €135 per tonne above 40kg (includes €30 per tonne Government Levy).
• Waste Collection Permit Holders charged at €135 per tonne (includes €30 per tonne Government Levy).
(22/Feb/2008)
This website was awarded the best overall Local Irish eGovernment Award at the 2008 Irish eGovernment Awards held in the Four Seasons Hotel on 21st February.
The awards were hosted by John Bowman and presented by Minister Eamon Ryan TD, Dept. of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
This award has become the benchmark for recognising excellence in Irish eGovernment and technology innovation in the local government sector.
Laois overcame strong opposition from Kildare, Wicklow and South Dublin County Councils who were also short listed for the award at the ceremony.
This award recognises the efforts of the county council to design their online services around the end users needs while also being designed to maximize interactivity. Special mention was also given to the efforts made to achieve this while ensuring that the online services were fully accessible to all members of the community.
More information is also available from the eGovernment Awards 2008 website.
(13/Jan/2010)
Consumption in Portlaoise and other Towns in Laois up by more than 25%.
This is principally due to leaks (burst mains, leaks on service connections and burst pipes inside domestic properties).
You can help by reporting any obvious leaks on mains in your area and your own service connection. You can contact our offices at 057 8664000.
Do not leave taps running.
(17/Nov/2009)
Laois County Council's Irish Language Scheme, prepared in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003, has been confirmed by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The Scheme, which comes into effect on 1st December, 2009, can be viewed below.
Scéim na Gaeilge 2009-2012
Irish language Scheme 2009-2012
(19/May/2009)
Another bring bank has been installed in Portlaoise town which now brings the number of sites in Portlaoise to 6.
The newest bring bank resides at the carpark adjacent to Laois County Council's Block 2 offices (near the Motor Tax Office).
This brings the overall number to 45 bring banks located in Co Laois. Full details regarding the location of the bring banks can be found using the following link: Recycling centres/bring banks
If you know of a suitable location for a bring bank in your area, please contact Mr Pat Rafferty via email (prafferty@laoiscoco.ie) or telephone 057 8664000)
(08/Apr/2010)
A copy of the CPO published in The Leinster Express dated 7th April 2010 is available to download below.
Borris Road Realignment - CPO Process
(31/Aug/2010)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations, 1994, Laois County Council hereby serves notice that it is proposed to close the R427 from Money Cross to Stradbally from 08.00 a.m. on Friday 3rd September to 4.00 a.m. on Monday 6th September, 2010. This closure is necessary to accommodate the Electric Picnic Concert at Stradbally Hall.
Alternative routes are available.
Local Access will be maintained at all times.
Appropriate signage will be in place to divert traffic along the alternative route.
Any queries regarding these closures may be directed to the Roads Section, Laois County Council at 057 8664000.
(24/Aug/2010)
For further information on this item please click here
(29/Jul/2010)
Community & Voluntary Awards 2010
Nominations can be made in the following categories:
Arts & Culture
Children & Young People
Heritage & Environment
Sport & Leisure
Community Services & Support
Overall Prize Fund of €4,500 available across 5 categories
You can also make an individual nomination for an Unsung Hero Award for the outstanding contribution by one person to community/voluntary life in their local area and/or the wider community in Co. Laois.
Further information on terms & conditions and nomination forms can be found on www.laoiscommunityforum.ie or by contacting Ms. Georgina Ireland at (057) 8674336 or by email at gireland@laoiscoco.ie .
This initiative is a joint collaboration between Laois Community Forum, Laois Sports Partnership and the Heritage Office of Laois County Council.
(15/Jul/2010)
The Food Waste Regulations 2009 are designed to promote the segregation and recovery of food waste in the commercial sector.
Laois County Council would like to welcome businesses and interested parties to an information seminar to discuss the new Food Waste Regulations. Two seminars will be held in the County Council Buildings, Portlaoise, County Laois on the 6th August 2010.
• Seminar 1 commences at 11.00am
• Seminar 2 commences at 3.00pm
For further information please contact the Environment Section on 057 8674322 or the Laois County Council website www.laois.ie
Water Disruption Graiguecullen & The Swan
Carlow County Council are planning a major water shut off in Graiguecullen Thursday night/Friday morning between 10pm and 5 am. It is likely that some areas will experience low pressures on Friday morning. Road diversions & closures etc will be in place around the forge, Chapel St., and Maryborough st.
Some customers will experience low pressure and limited supply until lunch time in some places including housing in Rochford Manor and areas of Crossneen.
Also due to water shortages in the Swan we are forced to decrease supply at night and may have to do that for the remainder of the week to increase supply in reservoir.
(10/Jun/2010)
Calling all artists working in any and all materials, media, styles, genres, themes and concepts to submit proposals for exhibitions for The Gallery at the newly opened library in Mountmellick.
The Gallery aims to provide exhibition space to local, national and international artists. Submissions are welcome from new and emerging artists as well as established artists.
The Gallery is part of the innovative new library which was opened recently by Laois County Council. Housed in a public building, the Gallery offers an exciting opportunity for artists to bring their work to a new audience.
Offering three interlinked but separate spaces, the Gallery encompases almost 80m2 of exhibition space.
(05/May/2010)
PRIVATE SITES AT CHURCHFIELD, CASTLETOWN, CO. LAOIS
AND
PRIVATE SITES AT BALLYROAN, CO. LAOIS.
€40,000.00
Laois County Council has available, 20 serviced residential sites at a reduced price of €40,000 each (including development levies) at Churchfield, Castletown and 10 serviced residential sites at a reduced price of €40,000.00 each (including development levies) at Ballyroan, Co. Laois.
A site subsidy may apply to applicants who satisfy certain qualifying rules and criteria. All sites will be sold on a first come first served basis with priority accorded to applicants from the local area.
(12/Apr/2010)
Just to advise that water will be rationed in the Portlaoise, Ballyroan and Ballyfin area for the foreseeable future. Water supplies to housing estates will be turned off at night across these areas as required to balance the supply and demand. Customers are again reminded to use water as sparingly as possible and report any leaks, pipe bursts etc.
The Council regrets any inconvenience caused and wishes to thank you for your cooperation.
Mary Donohue,
Administrative Officer,
Water Services Department,
Laois County Council.
057 8674354
(20/Jan/2010)
Contractors, Trades and Security Personnel – 2010 Panel
It is intended that the Panels will complement Laois County Council’s own Housing Maintenance team, if and when work arises.
Laois County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from Trades, Services and Contractors, who wish to be considered for inclusion on any of the following Panels:
Applicants who are on the 2009 or previous Panels must now reapply.
Applicants must clearly state the Panel, or Panels for which they wish to be considered.
Expressions of interest must include the following:
o Tax Clearance
o Health & Safety Statement
o Membership of Sick Pay/Pension Scheme.
o Insurance: Employers Liability €13,500,000 & Public Liability €6,400,000
o Registration where appropriate.
Where an applicant expresses interest in more than one panel, it is not necessary to provide duplicate information.
Expressions of Interest should be made in a sealed envelope marked “Housing Maintenance Panels” and marked for the attention of the
Director of Services - Housing,
Áras an Chontae,
Laois County Council,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois.
The Council is subject to the provision of the Freedom of Information Act.
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