News (01/2023) | Wexford County Council

Local Economic & Community Plan for the period 2023-2028

Wednesday, 22nd March 2023

Wexford County Council is preparing a new Local Economic & Community Plan for the period 2023-2028. We are inviting you to have your say in shaping the future economic, social and community development of County Wexford. The LECP consultation phase has now commenced, and the public and stakeholders are invited to engage in the process.

Sod Turns on €110 million investment project at Trinity Wharf

Tuesday, 7th March 2023

Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, arrived in Wexford last Thursday to the official ‘turning of the sod’ on the most significant job creation initiative for County Wexford and the South East region, with Phase 1 of the iconic waterfront development at Trinity Wharf.

O Hanrahan Bridge Widening Project

Tuesday, 21st March 2023

O Hanrahan Bridge Widening Project Application to An Bord Pleanála Application under Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Active Travel Scheme (Section 38) - Newtown Rd. Wexford Town - Cycle lane upgrade and Traffic calming scheme

Tuesday, 21st March 2023

Active Travel Scheme (Section 38) Newtown Road, Wexford Town Cycle lane upgrade and Traffic calming scheme Wexford County Council proposes to undertake construction of Traffic Calming, cycle lane upgrade and improve pedestrian access on R769 Newtown Road.

Tailte Éireann, a new State agency to manage and develop Ireland’s land, property, and location data.

Monday, 13th March 2023

The Property Registration Authority, the Valuation Office, and Ordnance Survey Ireland have merged to become a new organisation called Tailte Éireann. Tailte Éireann provides a comprehensive and secure property title registration system, a professional State Valuation service, and an authoritative national mapping and surveying infrastructure.

JOIN YOUR LOCAL OLDER PEOPLE’S COUNCIL

Monday, 13th March 2023

Older People’s Councils are established in every local authority area of Ireland under the local Age Friendly Programme. They are a vehicle to bring the voice of older people into local government and help to inform private and public service provision.

Call for Expressions of Interest for the Supply of Social Housing and Development Land

Friday, 10th March 2023

Wexford County Council has an ambitious 5 year capital programme under the Housing For All Action Plan. As part of a range of housing solutions, the housing authority is seeking expressions of interest from private developers, building contractors and land owners.

Do you have a dog? If so, you need a licence.

Wednesday, 1st March 2023

Do you have a dog? If so, you need a licence - under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 all dog owners are required to have a dog licence.

Ports Past and Present Exhibition

Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

Expressions of Interests now Sought for Community Recognition Fund

Monday, 13th February 2023

The Community Recognition Fund 2023 aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries. Click here for more

Coastwatch Citizen Science Exhibition February 1st to 10th 2023

Thursday, 12th January 2023

Zooming in on the Coastal Rim supported by Rosslare Municipal District and Wexford County Council. We would be delighted if you would join us for the Exhibition Launch and workshop on World Wetlands Day, 2nd Feb 2023, in Wexford County hall from 11am to 2pm. Followed by a fieldtrip to nearby wetlands.

Social Housing Income Eligibility Has Changed

Thursday, 12th January 2023

From 1st January 2023, social housing income eligibility thresholds have increased by €5,000. If your social housing supports application was either closed / not app

Uisce Éireann signs key contract for critical upgrade to the drinking water supply in Wexford

Photo of Ian O Neill with trees in background

Monday, 9th January 2023

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, is delighted to announce the signing of a major new construction contract that will result in critical upgrades to the drinking water supply in Wexford town and surrounding areas.