Author: cohare

The people of Carrickmacross and its environs are being asked to take part in an important piece of work which will potentially change how the town looks, and how people travel around the town, over the next few years.

As part of the government’s Smarter Travel initiative, The Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney has taken up the challenge for Carrickmacross to become an Active Travel Town, and to put in place a range of measures and supports which will facilitate more people to use sustainable forms of transport for more of their daily journeys.

The first step of the process is to prepare a Walking & Cycling Strategy for the town. The Municipal District is carrying out an audit of the current situation, and consulting with the public, the schools, employers and employees in the town regarding their needs and what they would like to see provided in their town.

It is intended that this strategy will form a blueprint for a number of initiatives in the coming years, and will enable the Council to draw down funding from the Dept. of Transport or any other funding opportunities to back up the initiatives identified in the strategy.

If you would like to have your say, online surveys are available on Survey Monkey at the following addresses:

 

If you’re a member of the general public:  www.surveymonkey.com/r/CmxPublic

If you’re a business owner in Carrickmacross: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CmxEmployers

If you’re an employee working in Carrickmacross: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CmxEmployees

Monaghan County Council is committed to supporting local communities to promote, enhance and develop their local area. This commitment is supported by the annual Community and Environment Funding Scheme.

We are now inviting applications for the 2017 funding scheme. In 2017, the Municipal Districts and Community Development, Housing and Environment section are working together to allocate funding through one central funding scheme. This process will allow community groups to maximise funding available to them and to ensure all community groups, residents committees and tidy towns groups throughout the county are supported in their voluntary activities.

Funding is available under three distinct measures.

Measure one: Community Infrastructure Supports
The community infrastructure supports measure aims to develop and enhance local community facilities and amenities in County Monaghan.

Measure two: Community Development Supports
The community development support measure aims to support local communities to promote and encourage community participation and engagement throughout the county.

Measure three: Environmental Supports
The environmental supports measure aims to support local communities, residents committees and tidy towns groups to deliver projects that enhance the appearance and improve the quality of the environment in their area.
Guidelines on criteria and application forms for the new Community & Environment Funding Scheme are available by contacting:

Fionnuala Mulligan Monaghan County Council, Community Development Section on 047 73720 Or fmulligan@monaghancoco.ie Or by downloading the forms from www.monaghan.ie

Community & Environment Grant Scheme 2017 application form

Community & Environment Grant Scheme guidelines 2017

If you would like support completing your application, Bernie Bradley, Development Officer is available to assist groups. You can make an appointment by contacting the number above.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications is Friday, 3rd March 2017 
Late Applications will not be accepted.