Intent: Requested amendments to the Draft JULAP text as it pertains to Objective SW17 and the landscape characterisation of the subject lands.::Revisions to the LAP
Details: Planning submission to the Draft Carlow-Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024-2030
Intent: To discuss with local authorities solutions to improve the uptake and the integration of shared sustainable modes of transport under the Pathfinder Programme.
Details: Request for a meeting with local authorities to discuss shared sustainable mobility solutions.
Intent: There needs to me stronger measures to support the repurposing of vacant premises, and bringing our town centres back into full use::We cannot with for more measures, things need to happen
Details: Town Centre First - Felt it was not direct enough in relation to areas of focus. For a piece of work that was delayed months, it fails to have sufficient details on dealing with many of the issues in towns
Intent: Carlow 2040 needs to move forward, department should not be delaying the process::The process is running too slow and if we don't see progress soon then people in the town and county will loose faith
Details: Project Carlow 2040 - What is the delay in moving forward. Council adviseds that it is waiting on the department before things can move forward,
Intent: Carlow is moving nearer to becoming a University Town and we need to see the Bus Service online by Q3 at the latest::Has all the infrastructure needs been identified and is there is sufficient plan in place to ensure the service can start and deliver
Details: Carlow Town Bus Service
Intent: The Ind Estate in Tullow should be a simple fix, why can NBI not move on some of these sooner and provide clear updates
Details: Broadband connectivity for business still remains an issue in parts of the county, with limited updates from NBI
Intent: There needs to be a collaborative approach to upgrading the infrastructure along the Barrow Track::Work needs to commence with community engagement towards the development of a plan
Details: It is important that we look at infrastructure enhancements along the River Barrow which is one of the biggest assets in the county. Chamber have also met with Waterways Ireland to discuss further
Intent: The council have been strong in the delivery of the new infrastructure, in particular the new cycle path along Hanover has been very well received and it is great to have such amenities. Recognition for a job well delivered::Is there more funding available to further extend similar infrastructure to other areas of the town and county
Details: Cycle Infrastructure, there has been considerable work in Carlow with regard to upgrading and delivering of new cycling infrastructure,
Intent: Progressing the upgrade to LED lighting will have benefits to safety and security for businesses and communities::Lighting in some areas is very poor and needs to be addressed
Details: Lighting around the town and county - with the plans for upgrading to LED, can this be accelerated
Intent: There continues to be a number of areas where litter is prevalent, including in the vicinity of the river, some of the side streets::There is an noticeable increase in the amount of cigarette buts on streets, we need to look at areas to address this::Some areas need deep cleaning in the town and this should be further reviewed and actioned where possible
Details: Cleanliness in and around Carlow, while a lot of work has been done, there are a number of concerns
