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CELBRIDGE NEW LOOK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON

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12313775_197991890538112_5275863386151377278_nCelbridge New Look Christmas Lights were switched on this evening at 5pm. I was delighted to work with the committee this year so the new Christmas Lights could be organised and put in place. We have been working on this project for months now and it’s great to see the finished product.

The feedback from the people of Celbridge to the new lights is brilliant. Thanks to the fantastic crowd who came along this evening for the party which started at 4pm with Keith Shanley who played brilliant festive music. Santa arrived at 4.30pm and was greeted by all the kids (Young & Old) At 5pm the kids switched on the New Look Lights.

Thanks to all the committee, volunteer and everyone who made this evening such a success as always. Celbridge Looks Great…. Shop Local, Enjoy the Atmosphere and Festivities

Playground Needed in Straffan

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DSC_4489 (Small)During my recent canvass in Straffan the parents discussed with me the need for a playground in the village. At present there is a number of young families living in Straffan while new families are moving into the village. This is positive for the village and with more development planed it is envisaged that the number of young families will grow. It is important as development takes place that the infrastructure and facilities are put in place. This has not been the case in Straffan with regard to facilities for children like a playground which parents are now looking to have delivered.

I am committed to working on the parents behalf and making sure that a playground is delivered in Straffan. I have already engaged with Kildare County Council and the K.W.E.T.B on this issue. I have got a very positive response and commitment to having this much needed facility put in place. I am currently engaging with the other different stakeholder in order to secure a location for the playground. This project is now advancing positively. Once a location is agreed, K.C.C will engage with local residents, groups etc through a public consultation process to get agreement. I want to thank all those that raised this important issue with me and I will keep you all updated on progress.

Motions and Questions for the November Celbridge\Leixlip Municipal District Meeting

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Motions:

  1. That the Council investigate the ponding in front of house No.13 Primrose Hill, Celbridge and put in place a solution to this problem.

Answer: The Council investigated this problem and will have this problem solved.

  1. That the Council investigate the possibility of installing a street light in the lane way between Forest Park and Castletown in Leixlip to improve safety for all residents and members of the public.

Answer: The Lighting department in the Council will investigate this request and look to have the lighting improved at this location.

Questions:

  1. Can the Council replace the current litter bin at Thornhill Gardens, Celbridge with a larger one.

Answer: The Council will consider this request.

  1. Can the Council consider solutions which will assist in preventing incidents occurring at the bends on the Celbridge to Barberstown Road.

Answer: The Council are currently implementing solutions at this location as a result of my request.

New Christmas Lights For Celbridge

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I am delighted to be working with the Celbridge Christmas Lights Committee. They asked me to get involved to assist them in getting new Christmas lights for Celbridge this year. We started working on this project months ago and looked at the different options that would look nice for Celbridge. We have now agreed on a “New Look” for Celbridge which you all will see very soon and we hope everyone likes what they will see. We hope the New Lights will give a greater impact and help create a nice atmosphere for the Celbridge people and business’s. This project which we have undertaken to deliver is at the request of all the people from the Community.

It is also important in the current climate that people have something to look forward to and enjoy. We hope that the New Christmas Lights in Celbridge will be enjoyed by all and will assist in attracting even more people into Celbridge to shop and have a look. The lights will be turned on Saturday the 28th November and the usual entertainment and party will take place thanks to Marie Byrne, Keith Shanley and all of our Committee. See you all on the day………….!!!!!

Section 38 In Celbridge Is Not Progressing

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Kildare County Council has just confirmed to me that the proposed Section 38 for the junction at the Liffey Bridge in Celbridge is not progressing. I have worked on behalf of all to make sure this did not progress. This is good news for all the Residents and in particular the Residents of Hazelhatch Park, Calendars Mill and Simmonstown Manor. I want to thank all the Residents and members of the public who made contact with me, attended my information meeting and the other meetings which was held. It is great to see Kildare County Council took all of the concerns on board that was raised through the public consultation process. I believe it is so important to consult and engage with the public.

I am committed to keeping the focus on the traffic issues surrounding the Liffey Bridge and associated junction and making sure a solution is delivered with the public. This is an issue that has been around for years. I will continue to pursue the proposal I put forward with the Tidy Towns three years ago and that is to remove the current footpath of the bridge and have separate canti-lever footpaths installed like Newbridge which will give improved safety to all road users. I believe this would assist in having some of the long standing issues resolved at this location.