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Irish Independent
29-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Beach wheelchairs improve access at Bettystown Beach in Meath
This aims to assist people with a physical disability and those with reduced mobility in accessing the beach and water. The two chairs – the Terra Wheels beach wheelchair is a durable wheelchair and is easily propelled by an attendant using the push handle, while the Hippocampe is a beach friendly wheelchair allowing users to go into the water and swim while the chair floats. Speaking at the launch, CEO of Meath LSP, Mary Murphy spoke about the impact that the beach wheelchairs saying that 'the provision of the two beach wheelchairs at Bettystown beach presents an opportunity for those with physical disabilities and reduced mobility to enjoy the beach, the water and the coastline; whether that is with family members, as part of a school outing or as part of a group.' Councillor Geraldine Keogan of the Laytown/Bettystown district said: 'It's a great initiative to see, I believe that everyone should have access to the beach. It's very important for everyone to be included in everything. I hope to see more people coming to the beach and make avail of the wheelchairs.' However, some concerns have been raised about the limited availability by Councillor Carol Lennon. Cllr Lennon said: 'Whilst it's a great initiative, wheelchair users are restricted as to when they can access the beach. It's a step in the right direction, but not quite far enough. We need to increase the time frame.' The beach wheelchairs are available daily between 11am and 7pm, with bookings offered in two-hour time slots. They can be collected from the Beach Wardens hut located beside the Civic Centre. To ensure availability, Meath LSP has created an online registration page, allowing users to pre-book their preferred times.
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Local Authority Notice Draft Review of the Off Campus Student Accommodation Policy for The City of Mbombela
SPONSORED | Local Authority Notice Draft Review of the Off Campus Student Accommodation Policy for The City of Mbombela Notice is hereby given in terms of section 21(1) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), that the City of Mbombela is reviewing its Off Campus Student Accommodation Policy, on which public comment is being sought. Copies of the Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review will lie open for inspection during normal office hours for 30 days from date of publication of this notice at the City Planning Department, Spatial Planning and GIS unit at Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, 2nd Floor, Rooms 217 and 219. Copies of the Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review will also be available at the reception of the Mbombela Regional Offices in the various administrative regions. The Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review will also be available for download at the following website address: Any comment/representation/objection in respect of the Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review may be submitted in writing for the attention of Mr B Ntuli and Z Mamali at the Spatial Planning unit at the above address by hand or by registered post (PO Box 45, Mbombela, 1200), or by email ( / tel no: 013 759 2312 and / tel no: 013 759 9379), within 30 days from date of publication of this notice. Any enquiries may also be directed to the above persons. The City of Mbombela will be running public participation sessions, to which you are invited to learn more about this initiative and provide your suggestions and comments. SATISO SEMKHANDLU DOLOBHA I-CITY OF MBOMBELA MACONDZANA NEMGOMO WEKUCASHISWA KWEBAFUNDZI LABANGAHLALI EMANYUVESI Lesatiso sikhishwa ngekulandzela sicephu 21(1) semtsetfo we-Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), kutsi umkhandlu dolobha we-City of Mbombela ubuyeketa umtsetfo macondzana nemgomo wekucashiswa kwebafundzi labangahlali emanyuvesi lapho umkhandlu ulindzele kuva luvo lwemphakatsi mayelana nalomgomo. Lomculu lokhuluma ngalomgomo lohlongotwako wekucashiswa kwebafundzi uyatfolakala ngetikhatsi tekusebenta emahhovisi amasipala, kulabo labafisa kuveta luvo lwabo ngalomgomo, bangawutfola kulamahhovisi – City Planning Department, Spatial Planning naka GIS eCivic Centre, 1 Nel Street, 2nd Floor, Rooms 217 and 219. Ungaphindze utfolakale lomculu kuto tonkhe tikhungo tamaspala emahhovisini lemukela tivakashi. Lenye indlela lengaba melula kuwutfola kungaba kuwebsite yamaspala: Yonkhe imibono, tiphakamiso nemibono lengahambisani nalomgomo lohlongotwako wekucashiswa kwebafundzi tingaletfwa tibhaliwe emahhovisini aboMnumzane B Ntuli na Z Mamali ka Spatial Planning kulelikheli lelingenhla noma bangawatfumela ngeliposi lelibhalisiwe ku P.O. Box 45, Mbombela, 1200 noma ngema e-mail ku ( Tel No: 013 759 2312 and No: 013 759 9379), kungakapheli emalanga langema 30 kusukela kulelilanga lekushicilelwe ngalo lesatiso. Umkhandlu dolobha we-City of Mbombela utawube uchuba tikhatsi tekuhlanganyela kwemmango. Uyamenywa kutsi ufundze kabanti ngalesinyatselo futsi unikete tiphakamiso Kanye nemibono. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New disabled parking bays proposed for North Lanarkshire
A public consultation is underway on plans to introduce new disabled parking bays across North Lanarkshire. The proposals, which would affect several towns and villages, are part of a draft order from North Lanarkshire Council. If implemented, the order would make it illegal to park in any one of the Disabled Persons' Parking Places without displaying a valid Blue Badge. The order would apply to streets in Motherwell, Airdrie, Shotts, Stepps, Kilsyth, Croy, Cumbernauld and Harthill. The full public notice can be viewed at Details, including maps and the council's reasons for the proposal, are available online at Hard copies are also available for inspection during office hours at the Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell. Anyone wishing to object must do so in writing by June 11. Objections in writing should be sent to the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic), North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB. They can also be submitted by email to troconsultations@ All objections must include the objector's name and address, the specific matters to which they relate, and the grounds on which they are made. The notice was issued by Rachel Blair, Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic), North Lanarkshire Council.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Chatham-Kent council backs $53 million CK Hub
Chatham-Kent Civic Centre is seen in this undated file photo (CTV News Windsor) Chatham-Kent has backed a $53 million CK Community Hub project to bring several services together under one roof in downtown Chatham. On Monday evening, Council voted 12-5 to approve the decision to begin the search for a builder of the development at 100 King Street, also known as the former Sears building. More than 150 people packed into the John D. Bradley Convention Centre to listen to discussion on the highly controversial build. Council spent four hours hearing from residents, asking questions of staff, and sharing their feelings on the monumental development. 'This is the most fiscally responsible thing to do, and we get the museum and the library moving forward for the next 50 years,' said Mayor Darrin Canniff. Those voting against the community hub were councillors Wright, Jubenville, Storey, Bondy and McDonald. Councillor Trevor Thompson recused himself from the matter. The proposal will see the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, the Chatham branch of the municipal library, and the CK Museum all located in one building. Residents weigh-in Before striking a decision, council heard from 16 deputations with the majority voicing opposition to the community hub. The plan, which one resident labelled as the unneeded 'Taj Mahal' for Chatham-Kent, has been scrutinized for the cost, need, and purpose in a geographically spread-out community. Jim Brackett, the president of the Kent Federation of Agriculture (KFA), cast doubt on the project budget and supposed promises the cost would not rise. 'The KFA and others wonder if such a financial commitment, especially if it goes way beyond that, could not be better utilized for other infrastructure priorities such as roads, bridges, drainage, dust control,' Brackett said. Over the years, Brackett said, many developments have been built to 'revitalize' the downtown in a similar fashion as the community hub. He pleaded with council to maintain the current buildings, and divert the remaining funds to other infrastructure projects. 'There will never be enough money to meet the demands of a municipality of our size, but a true sign of leadership is the ability to focus on needs, not wants,' Brackett added. A petition to stop the community hub and renovate the civic centre has garnered more than 1,700 signatures as of Monday night. Former MPP for the region Rick Nicholls urged rural councillors to consider whether the proposal will serve their constituents' needs. 'You should know what the pressing items are in your wards, and I don't believe that it's a hub,' Nicholls said. The proposal The existing civic centre is outdated and lacking in flexibility and the ability to accommodate growth, according to a staff report. Under the development plans, the former Sears building would be expanded to provide 119,278 square feet across all facilities. Residents heard the price tag remains at $53 million, which includes property acquisition, design, construction and furniture. Staff also detailed $2 million has been spent on 'investigative' work for the community hub. According to the municipality, a cost-analysis estimated it would cost about $108 million to renovate the civic centre, expand the library and extend the museum all to the same standards as the proposed hub. 'All capital costs for the Chatham-Kent Community Hub project remain within the existing $53,000,000 approved budget, requiring no new property tax increases,' the staff report states. The municipality believes he consolidation of the three facilities will benefit a ballooning infrastructure repair deficit. Staff expect the contract would be awarded and the new Chatham-Kent Community Hub would be completed in 2027.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Daisy Edgar-Jones cuts a classy figure in olive green suit as she continues to film scenes for upcoming thriller A Place In Hell with Danny Huston in New York City
Daisy Edgar-Jones was spotted filming scenes alongside Danny Huston for her upcoming movie A Place In Hell with Danny Huston in New York City 's on Sunday. The Normal People favourite, 26, cut a stylish look in an olive green suit while carrying a pile of paperwork. The star joined the legendary American-British actor, 62, as they were snapped slipping into their new roles for the new feature piece from Fair Play director Chloe Domont. The pair appeared to be engaging in a tense conversation as they shoot scene in the Civic Centre and outside the Supreme Court House. Daisy looked concerned and stressed out as she attempted to chase her co-star, who rocked a smart blue suit and squared shades. The Twisters sensation looked effortlessly classy for her court-to-go ensemble, adding brown sling stilettos and a matching shoulder bag, finishing off with a shirt. The Fresh alum is set to star next to Brokeback Mountain icon Michelle Williams, in a plot that sees two women at a high-profile criminal law firm, according to Deadline. Meanwhile off her work duty, Daisy has been frequently stepping out and packing on the PDA with her boyfriend Ben Seed. The director, who go goes by the artist name Pip, has been dating the English beauty since 2023. The couple are relatively private and generally keep their romance under wraps, rarely speaking about one another in interviews. However, Ben is no stranger to a high-profile relationship, having previously dated The Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy. He split up with Anya ahead of her beating Daisy to the best actress at the Golden Globes in 2021. Meanwhile, Daisy split from her ex-boyfriend Tom Varey in late 2020 after two years of dating. Daisy is said to be on 'cloud nine' with Ben, who also goes by the artist name Pip. The pair appeared to be engaging in a tense conversation as they shoot scene in the Civic Centre Daisy cut a lowkey figure on set as she slipped into a comfy oversized puffed jacket, slippers and a pair of dark shades A source previously told The Sun: 'Daisy and Pip got together earlier this year and have become inseparable. 'They have both had some free time this summer and love hanging out in Broadway Market in East London, just going to bars and spending time together. 'There's a real spark there and they are excited about finding each other. They've already met one another's friends and she is on cloud nine.' While Daisy is now enjoying a romance with Ben, Anya has moved on and is loved-up with her husband Malcolm McRae. They secretly tied the knot in New Orleans nearly three years ago before going on to have a second wedding in Venice in October 2023. Elsewhere, Daisy revealed what it is really like working with Hollywood's 'internet boyfriends', referring to her co-stars including Paul Mescal and Glen Powell. Speaking to Elle, Daisy explained: 'I have worked with basically all of the internet's boyfriends, and I'm lucky that every actor I've worked with has been incredibly supportive of me being the lead. Glen, Sebastian, Paul, all of them. 'I think that's why they're so successful and so loved and so good: that they are so generous, and they really serve the story and are not serving themselves. 'Glen was always like, "What's Kate's journey in this? Let's find it." And same with Sebastian; he was so completely invested in Noa's journey. 'Paul's like playing tennis with your best friend. I'm nervous for the point that it comes to working with someone who might not be so chill with it! Because there's so much ego that can exist in this industry.' Daisy is the daughter of leading British TV executive Phil Edgar-Jones. Branded the new English 'It Girl', the actress has set the internet ablaze in recent years, after earning Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Normal People. She has starred opposite Andrew Garfield in the crime drama Under The Banner Of Heaven, and was the lead in the film Where The Crawdads Sing. Daisy went on to discuss impostor syndrome and self-doubt, admitting: 'I remember when Normal People first came out and I was being interviewed loads, I talked so much about experiencing impostor syndrome. I really thought it would go away, and it hasn't. But I'm working on it. 'I don't want that fear of not being good enough to ruin my life.'
