Galway Bay FM News Archives
THOUSANDS OF GALWAY HOMEOWNERS TO GET FINAL REMINDERS ON HOUSEHOLD CHARGE
Date Published: 19-Sep-2012
Thousands of landlords and second home owners across Galway who haven’t paid the household charge will receive final demand letters in the next fortnight.
In a statement, Galway County Council confirmed it has legislative power to bring legal proceedings for an offence of no-payment of the levy.
38,447 of householders across the County have already paid the household charge netting 3 point 8 million euro for the county council.
In addition, over 2,670 householders have responded to the request made in July for those who had not paid to do so, generating an additional income of over 289 thousand euro.
The County Council has now issued a statement appealing to householders who have not paid the charge to do so.
It states that the impact of a potential 3.1 million euro reduction in its local Government funding includes the suspension of housing to older people and people with disabilities as well as withholding community and enterprise grants.
It also states that third and final reminder letters will be sent out this week, and the council has legislative power to bring legal proceedings for non-payment.
38 percent of householders in the county have not yet paid the charge , while in the city 27 percent of homeowners have not paid.
The first round of warning letters targetting people who only own their own home and haven’t paid the 100 euro charge are expected to be sent out by the end of this month.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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