Dear Local Residents Groups,
At our Area Committee meeting earlier this week, I received Cross-party & independent support from my Councillor colleagues to a motion (see below) I had raised for our area. The managements response to the motion while welcomed did not offer a commitment to undertake the strategic assessment that I had called for. The debate that followed allowed me to lay out my reasons for pushing for an overarching review of the traffic problems we experience daily and know that they are only going to get worse with the planned developments on the foothills. Following a lot of exchanges I am delighted to say that my colleagues voted unanimously to support the need to address the traffic situation in a more comprehensive cohesive approach with the delivery of an area based transport assessment for forward planning. I am now working with the Chief Executive to secure funding to allow this assessment to be commenced as a priority. Below is the motion that I debated and successfully passed. I have also included the link that I would have used to prepare for the debate which gives context and assessment scope. Thanks also to John B from Prospect Manor who provided data on the build- up of traffic flows on Stocking lane. I hope to be able to give you regular updates as this assessment progresses. Submitted by Cllr Paula Donovan, Rathfarnham Area Committee Oct 11 2016 "That this Committee calls for an 'Area Based Transport Assessment for Forward Planning' to deal with increasing traffic volumes on Edmondstown Road, Whitechurch Road, Stocking Lane, Ballycullen Road and Old Court Road as a result of housing development on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. As these lands are not subject to an LAP there has been no 'Area Based Transport Assessment For Forward Planning' which are provided for the NRA Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines." Click the link below for further information: http://www.tii.ie/tii-library/land-use-planning/Transport-Assessment-GuidelinesMay2014.pdf I hope you find this information useful. Please do let me know… Regards Paula Cllr Paula Donovan FG Local Councillor, Rathfarnham Serving communities in Ballyroan, Ballyboden, Bohernabreena, Whitechurch, Edmondstown, Rathfarnham, Knocklyon, Kiltipper and Old Court **Designated Public Official under the Lobbying Act 2015 ** Telephone: 087 2200741 Twitter: @fgpauladonovan Facebook: www.facebook.com/cllr paula donovan
South Dublin County Council’s annual Eco Week is from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd April 2016 (inclusive). Eco Week is all about spreading an important message “Our Environment, let’s protect it!”.
Eco Week events are open to everyone from Community Groups to Schools, Householders to Individuals and businesses. All events are FREE and range from exhibitions, workshops, seminars to storytelling and much more to raise awareness of environmental issues and solutions in a fun and practical way. Booking Information Bookings will only be taken from Monday 11th April, 9.00am onwards. A guide to age group suitability, content and booking requirements is given beside each activity. As places are limited, they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. South Dublin County Council are offering one community group the opportunity to attend a free practical hands-on course run by the Rediscovery Centre. The course will provide practical skills training and also demonstrate the Rediscovery Centre ethos of diverting waste from landfill by redesigning and reusing waste materials.
The chosen group can choose between a fashion skills course, a furniture upcycling skills course or a bike maintenance skills course. All participants must be aged sixteen or over (preferably 18+ for the furniture course). The courses can be offered to a maximum of 10 participants. The course will take place over 3 full days or 6 half days, on dates agreed between the community group and the Rediscovery Centre. Fashion skills course: The fashion skills course has been designed as a thorough introduction for beginners in garment construction/dressmaking. Over the sessions participants will be shown how to interpret information on patterns, lay and cut out patterns, construct and professionally finish a skirt step by step all whilst developing new fashion skills and reusing waste textiles. Furniture upcycling skills course: The furniture upcycling skills course has been designed as a thorough introduction for beginners in furniture redesign and upcycling. Over the sessions, participants will be shown how to identify suitable items for redesign, planning and processes for upcycling, basic furniture upcycling skills such as removal of existing finishes, redesigning, and application of new finishes. Furniture upcycling skills course: The furniture upcycling skills course has been designed as a thorough introduction for beginners in bike maintenance. Over the sessions, participants will be shown how the skills necessary to maintain and repair their own bicycle. If you are interested please contact me by email and include your community group details and contact phone number. Kind Regards Aisling Regards, Aisling Stafford|Clerical Officer| Environment, Water and Climate Change| South Dublin County Council| Ext 6069| Email: astafford@sdublincoco.ie | T +353 1 414 9000 | F +353 1 414 9261| |