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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wicklow councillor highlights ‘range of issues' after extensive roadworks in Greystones
Councillor Stephen Stokes proposed a motion at the May meeting of Greystones Municipal District, 'to call for the urgent completion of the Church Road, Greystones, upgrade works', referencing in particular the verges and edges, which he said were incomplete. Wicklow County Council announced the project in August, last year, and said it was a holistic approach scheme utilising Department of Transport funding for the road resurfacing, National Transport Authority funding for the active travel improvements and Wicklow County Council's Climate Action funding to provide the verge side drainage. The works began in October. The work itself involved a new kerb line installed along the western side of the road from Circle K to Church Lane; a new kerb line to be installed on the east side of the road from Church Road to Turnpike Lane; kerb build-outs around the existing trees on the east side of the road from Turnpike Lane to Bellevue Road; and resurfacing the road from Circle K to Bellevue Road. However, Cllr Stokes said at the meeting he had 'quite a number of residents writing to me about a range of issues'. He said he was advised in January that the 'contractor has to return to complete a number of road jobs including this one'. He also said he was informed that there was a tender for additional works, which he said was 'quite a shift in position' and that six months later 'there doesn't seem to have been a very joined-up approach and a we're going to have to tender' for its completion. He also pointed out the town had lost parking spaces and that there were concerns over the height of the kerbs. District manager, Marc Devereux, pointed out that Cllr Stokes's motion did not refer to the kerbs, which was acknowledged, and that as far as he was concerned there were no design flaws with the project and that it was intended to slow down traffic. He pointed out the project necessitated different contractors in that the landscaping works were not the remit of the conventional roadworks contractor. Councillors were also told that there was a plan to go out to tender for the landscaping works within the week. Commenting following the meeting, Cllr Stokes said: 'The people of Greystones welcomed the much needed resurfacing of Church Road last October, but six months later, we are still waiting for the rest of the job to be finished. "The incomplete verges are not only a visual blight, they also pose a potential safety risk, particularly for pedestrians. It must be remembered that hundreds of school children use these footpaths on a daily basis.' He explained that as the main street, Church Road is a key artery in Greystones, linking the town centre with local schools, businesses, and residential areas and said the unfinished verges have led to concerns about water drainage, pedestrian safety, and the general appearance of the area from local residents. Cllr Stokes said he is calling on Wicklow County Council and relevant contractors to urgently complete the long delayed works on Church Road in Greystones. "The May 2025 meeting was positive, and there was an important dialogue with our council officials. In fairness, the road re-surfacing was completed to a high standard. However, we need to ensure public infrastructure projects are delivered in full and without unnecessary delays. Local residents deserve an efficient service." Residents have also contacted Cllr Stephen Stokes to express concern about the loss of parking and high kerbs. He is urging Wicklow County Council to provide a clear timeline for when the remaining works will be completed and to prioritise the final restoration and landscaping of the verges.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Welsh choir perform at Wicklow secondary school
The Holyhead students performed beautifully and were a superb addition to the evening's programme. This twinning event allowed students from both schools to share stories and experiences as they celebrate 13 years of twinning with Greystones Municipal District. Cathaoirleach Tom Fortune signed the original twinning documents back in 2012. A Greystones cohort will travel to Holyhead for the annual festival there in July and a sporting twinning event is also being planned. And, of course, the Holyhead Santa will be making his return in November for the Christmas lights, together with the Holyhead Male Voice Choir. Commenting on the enduring relationship, Councillor Stephen Stokes said: 'Greystones Municipal District celebrates our Holyhead Twinning Partnership, with its continued success. Over 13 years of learning from each other, a new generation has now become involved, with many more activities to come in the future.'
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
41 social homes still empty as Co Wicklow project mired in ‘unending snagging'
Bray People Residents in Greystones have expressed frustration at the ongoing delay in the release of the long-awaited Cois Droichid housing scheme by Wicklow County Council, which was due to be completed and allocated by the second quarter of 2024. The issue was raised once more at the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District by Councillor Stephen Stokes, when he referred to the 'lack of progress' with the 41 homes, and said he understood from the previous meeting that the allocation of the houses was ready to go as soon as the Building Control Management System issues were addressed.
Irish Independent
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wicklow football club runs out of ground as it seeks help to expand
Bray People Representatives from Sporting Greystones FC attended the April meeting of Greystones Municipal District to make an impassioned plea to councillors for their survival, in a growing town where growing clubs are desperately competing for funding and, above all, space. Established in 2017, the club is based at Dr Ryan Park in Greystones, and it is the only football club in Wicklow to receive the Club Mark Award – an award based on best practices in the governance, management, and administration of a football club.
