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October is National Reuse Month, and to help us play our part, Cork County Council and Cork City Council have launched an innovative circular economy initiative called Revive Paint, which sees waste paint reused and upcycled by two Cork based social enterprises using paint which they collect from local authority civic amenity sites. The social enterprises involved

Council Partners Environment News

Cork City Council Launches ‘Picker Pals’ to Help Tackle Litter

By Ryan Harmon 28 September 2021

Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Colm Kelleher visited Greenmount National School to launch a new programme to tackle litter for the city’s primary schools called Picker Pals. The programme, run by environmental NGO VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment) and supported by Cork City Council’s Waste Enforcement section, motivates and equips children with […]

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Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert

By Ryan Harmon 24 September 2021

This year’s Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert, a compilation of footage from the past decade’s concerts at City Hall, will take place virtually on Saturday, October 2. Exploring the themes of movies and musicals, it will feature talented community music groups such as the Barrack Street Band, the Voices of Cork […]

Council Partners Housing News

Cork City Council Shortlisted for Irish Council for Social Housing Allianz Community Housing Awards

By Ryan Harmon 8 September 2021

Cork City Council has been shortlisted in several categories under the ICSH Allianz Social Housing Awards 2021 and is inviting the public to vote in the competition. Voting opened on Monday 6th September at 8.00am and will close at midnight Monday the 13th of September. The ICSH Allianz Community Housing Awards showcase innovative and sustainable social housing projects

Culture News

Cork City Council elects Ballincollig-based Cllr. Colm Kelleher as new Lord Mayor of Cork

By Jack Mullen 21 June 2021

Picture above: Cork City Council, Lord Mayor, Cllr Colm Kelleher. Image courtesy of Cork City Council via Twitter. The new Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher was elected on Friday last week at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council. The Ballincollig-based Fianna Fáil councillor was elected 21 votes to 7 Due […]

Environment News Tourism

Cork City Council Lord Mayor to plant 120 oak trees in an effort to foster biodiversity in the city

By Jack Mullen 17 June 2021

Up to 120 oak saplings were planted at four city parks by the Lord Mayor of Cork as part of Cork City Council’s Decade of Centenaries Programme 2021 and its continuing commitment to biodiversity. Proudly sponsored by Coillte, the saplings were planted at Glen River Park, Bridevalley Park, the Blackrock Castle Walkway and the Curraheen […]

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Cork City Council awarded Public Service Innovation funding for city cargo bike fleet

By Jack Mullen 12 May 2021

Image courtesy of Cork City Council City businesses and community groups will be offered the opportunity to avail of a fleet of cargo bikes after Cork City Council was one of 20 projects to receive funding from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reforms Public Service Innovation Fund. The cargo bike library project is aimed […]

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Peter McVerry Trust To Open Cork Regional Office and Ramp Up Housing Delivery

By Jack Mullen 27 April 2021

Image courtesy of @PMVTrust via Twitter Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has announced that it will shortly open an office in Cork City to cover the Southern region. The charity, which was founded by Fr Peter McVerry in 1983, has been active in Cork since late 2019. Pat Doyle, the charity’s […]

Environment Health News

Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Cork Are Collaborating On A New Social Media Campaign To Combat Dog Litter

By Jack Mullen 26 April 2021

Limerick City and County Council along with Clare, Cork, and Tipperary local authorities are collaborating on a new social media campaign to combat dog litter. This campaign will take place from Wednesday 28 April to Monday 03 May, to coincide with the May Bank Holiday where more people than ever will be expected to be […]

Environment News

Over 500 native trees have been planted on Cork’s northside

By Jack Mullen 21 April 2021

Over 500 native Irish trees have been planted on Cork’s northside as part of the Gurranabraher and Churchfield Green Spine Initiative. A micro urban-woodland of mixed native trees, called the Groovee Grove, is growing on a quarter acre south-facing bank opposite the grotto at Sun Valley Park. The planting is described as a high ‘Biodiversity […]

Culture News Tourism

Works to begin on pedestrianisation of 17 city streets

By Jack Mullen 7 April 2021

Pictured above: Caroline Street Co. Cork. Image courtesy of @corkcitycouncil Cork City Council will begin works next week to facilitate the permanent pedestrianisation of 17 city centre streets. The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining.

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Revitalising Cork

By Jack Mullen 19 March 2021

Image Courtesy of www.ireland.com An Taoiseach, Michéal Martin TD, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, have today announced €405 million in funding for four regeneration projects in Co. Cork. The projects are being funded under ‘Call 2’ of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The URDF part-funds projects […]

Environment News

Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation

By Jack Mullen 4 March 2021

Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation. The strategy outlines the actions that Cork City Council will undertake between 2021 and 2026 to reduce the concentrations of air pollutants in the city area; thereby positively impacting on the health and quality of life of residents and visitors. Director […]

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Microchip to Invest $20M in a New Development Centre in Cork

By Jack Mullen 23 February 2021

Image courtesy of Cork City Music College Microchip Technology is investing $20M to create a new development centre based in Cork. The new facility will open during Q1 CY21 and create 60 new jobs over the next three years and approximately 200 jobs within the next seven years. The creation of this centre will reinforce Microchip’s existing […]

Business Education Financial News

AIB pledges €1.25m to fund First Chair of Sustainable Business in Ireland at University College Cork

By Jack Mullen 9 February 2021

Interim President Professor John O’Halloran with AIB CEO and alumnus Dr Colin Hunt announcing the AIB Chair in Sustainable Business. Image courtesy of UCC AIB has announced a partnership with UCC which will see the bank fund The AIB Chair of Sustainable Business, the first of its kind in Ireland. AIB has pledged €1.25 million […]

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Lord Mayor welcomes major funding announcement to help Cork towns and villages respond to Covid-19

By Jack Mullen 8 January 2021

Pictured above: Cllr Joe Kavanagh, The Lord Mayor of Cork. Image taken by @CorkCityCouncil. The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Joe Kavanagh has welcomed the news that €883,690 has been granted for projects in Cork which will help towns and villages adapt to Covid-19. In total, 147 towns and villages in Ireland, including locations in […]

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Cork City Council saves €17k since switching to paperless meetings last year

By Jack Mullen 15 December 2020

Cork City Council has saved just over €17,000 per annum by going paperless for meetings. At last night’s full council meeting it was revealed that since the introduction and implementation of Cork City Council’s electronic council documentation system, Cork City Council has made savings of approximately €1,500 per month, equating to just over €17,000 per […]

News

Project of international significance will transform Cork’s urban area

By Jack Mullen 19 November 2020

Cork City Council and The Land Development Agency confirm the establishment of a new Delivery Office for Cork City Docklands. The Cork Docklands Delivery Office will lead the development of thousands of homes and the creation of a new urban centre for international investment into Cork City. The partnership will seek to promote a regeneration […]

Council Partners Financial News

Cork City Council agrees an expenditure budget of €226 million for next year

By Jack Mullen 17 November 2020

Cork City Council agreed an expenditure budget of €226 million for 2021 at the annual budget meeting, an increase of approximately €4 million in spending compared to 2020. The main contributors to the increase in expenditure are an increase in payroll of €0.8 million, an increase in pensions of €0.5 million, an increase in funding […]

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Cork City Council launches 2 pilot dog walking routes

By admin 1 August 2019

The Dog Fouling Committee of Cork City Council is pleased to announce the launch of two Pilot Dog Walking Routes. The routes, one on the north side (Mayfield) and one on the south side (Togher) are located in areas currently used by dog walkers and are designed to promote responsible dog ownership and to remind […]

New Cork Initiative Sees Waste Paint Reused and Upcycled

Cork City Council Launches ‘Picker Pals’ to Help Tackle Litter

Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert

Cork City Council elects Ballincollig-based Cllr. Colm Kelleher as new Lord Mayor of Cork

Cork City Council Lord Mayor to plant 120 oak trees in an effort to foster biodiversity in the city

Cork City Council awarded Public Service Innovation funding for city cargo bike fleet

Peter McVerry Trust To Open Cork Regional Office and Ramp Up Housing Delivery

Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Cork Are Collaborating On A New Social Media Campaign To Combat Dog Litter

Over 500 native trees have been planted on Cork’s northside

Works to begin on pedestrianisation of 17 city streets

Revitalising Cork

Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation

Microchip to Invest $20M in a New Development Centre in Cork

AIB pledges €1.25m to fund First Chair of Sustainable Business in Ireland at University College Cork

Lord Mayor welcomes major funding announcement to help Cork towns and villages respond to Covid-19

Cork City Council saves €17k since switching to paperless meetings last year

Project of international significance will transform Cork’s urban area

Cork City Council agrees an expenditure budget of €226 million for next year

Cork City Council launches 2 pilot dog walking routes

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