Ashefield » westmeath county council http://ashefield.com Information for residents of Ashefield, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:02:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Streetlight repairs http://ashefield.com/streetlight-repairs/ http://ashefield.com/streetlight-repairs/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:31:02 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=496 Streetlights #7 and #12 at the first junction within the estate are faulty.  Westmeath Co. Co. has been notified.

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Streetlights #7 and #12 at the first junction within the estate are faulty.  Westmeath Co. Co. has been notified.

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]]> http://ashefield.com/streetlight-repairs/feed/ 0 Letter from Robert Troy T.D. regarding council responses to Ashefield-related queries http://ashefield.com/letter-from-robert-troy/ http://ashefield.com/letter-from-robert-troy/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 17:49:08 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=488 The following letter from Robert Troy T.D.,  dated  8th May 2011, was delivered to all houses in Ashefield and addresses a number of issues raised at the recent Residents Association AGM:

 

Dear Resident,

I am writing to you further to my attendance at your recent residents association AGM.  Following this meeting I requested my two colleague’s  Cllr. Bill [...]]]>

The following letter from Robert Troy T.D.,  dated  8th May 2011, was delivered to all houses in Ashefield and addresses a number of issues raised at the recent Residents Association AGM:

 

Dear Resident,

I am writing to you further to my attendance at your recent residents association AGM.  Following this meeting I requested my two colleague’s  Cllr. Bill Collentine and Cllr. Ken Glynn to raise the issues of concern to the residents at the next Mullingar Town Council meeting. Please see on reverse of this letter a comprehensive list of questions they asked and the replies given. We will continue to pursue these issues on your behalf.

I am enclosing a card with all our contact details for your information.  Please do not hesitate in contacting any of us should you feel we can be of any assistance to you, your family or friends in the future.

Best wishes,

Robert Troy T.D.

 

Cllr. Glynn:             That Westmeath County Council would maintain the green area at the entrance to Ashefield estate, similiar to the green strip across the road.

Reply:  This is a matter for the Ashefield Residents Association.

 

Cllr. Collentine:              Can Westmeath County Council advise what responsibility it has to ensure that the communal areas of the apartment block in Ashefield are maintained in good order, in the absence of a management company?

Reply:  It is a matter for the residents of the Ashefield apartments to make arrangements for the upkeep of any communal areas.

 

Cllr. Collentine:              Can Westmeath County Council advise that assistance it can provide to the residents of Ashefield under the National Spring Clean competition towards the removal of graffiti?

Reply:   Graffiti removal would not be covered by the National Spring Clean campaign. Westmeath County Council is currently awaiting details of the 2011 Anti Litter and Anti Graffiti Grants Scheme from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. When details are received, an application form will be forwarded to Ashefield Residents Association.

 

Cllr. Collentine:             Can Westmeath County Council advise it it has a schedule in place for the roadsweeper to come into the Ashefield estate and if possible to ensure that laneways are swept out as well?

Reply:  This estate is included in the road sweeping schedule and is swept once every three months.

 

Cllr. Glynn:             To ask Westmeath County Council to provide a litter bin at the entrance to Ashefield.

Reply: There is a litter bin at the entrance to the Ashefield. Mullingar Area Office will examine locating another bin at the entrance to TESCO. However, stopping the bin collection vehicle in this area is problematic from a safety view point.

 

Cllr. Glynn:              To ask Westmeath County Council if it will carry out extensive remedial works on the green area between Ashefield and Abbeylands.

Reply: Mullingar Area Office plans to cut the grass in this large open space this year with a heavy duty mower so that it can be maintained by the residents association. Mullingar Area Office also intends to commence a multi-annual programme of landscaping works along the Western By-Pass R394 this year. This section of the R394 will be included in the programme

 

 

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]]> http://ashefield.com/letter-from-robert-troy/feed/ 0 Water restrictions set to continue for the next 5 nights http://ashefield.com/water-supply-updates/ http://ashefield.com/water-supply-updates/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:03:17 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=393 Westmeath Co. Co. issued a water supply update for Westmeath just after 4pm today, which was quickly updated by the current notice released at 5pm.  Despite the plan to continue the water restrictions, the evening shut-off time has been extended to 9pm . This, no doubt,  should be a relief to those of you who returned [...]]]>

Westmeath Co. Co. issued a water supply update for Westmeath just after 4pm today, which was quickly updated by the current notice released at 5pm.  Despite the plan to continue the water restrictions, the evening shut-off time has been extended to 9pm . This, no doubt,  should be a relief to those of you who returned to work today and may have a distance to travel.

•    Tuesday night / Wednesday morning – Tuesday 4th January /Wednesday 5th January, 9.00pm to 9.00 am

All water consumers are advised that nightly water supply restrictions will continue in order to replenish water levels in Council reservoirs for the next 5 nights.
Standpipes throughout the Mullingar Area have been withdrawn today,  Tuesday due to the improvement in supply.

Last night and early this morning, we emailed our local Mullingar West councilors Robert Troy and Ken Glynn in addition to Westmeath Co. Co.  The emails asked for help by postponing the shut-off times until 10pm in order to allow the commuting workers in our local area a chance to get home and to use mains-fed showers, cook, and wash before the water is switched off.  These messages were followed up by more phone calls to the council today.

Update [06-Jan]: Robert Troy contacted me to say he talked to the council about the water. Thanks for that, Robert.

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]]> http://ashefield.com/water-supply-updates/feed/ 0 Repairs at the entrance of Ashefield http://ashefield.com/repairs-at-the-entrance-of-ashefield/ http://ashefield.com/repairs-at-the-entrance-of-ashefield/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:16:56 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=195 Westmeath Co. Council and Robert Troy have been contacted again regarding repairs needed at the entrance of the estate. No further updates are available at this time but we’ll keep you updated.

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Westmeath Co. Council and Robert Troy have been contacted again regarding repairs needed at the entrance of the estate. No further updates are available at this time but we’ll keep you updated.

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Westmeath Co. Co. has been notified about the streetlight outside houses 207-208 that needs a bulb replacement. Airtricity has recently taken over the public lighting maintenance contract from ESB and there is a delay in getting these fixed at the moment throughout the county. Unfortunately, the darkness can attract opportunistic illegal dumpers. Please do report any such rubbish dumping to Westmeath County Council (more information) to help keep our estate tidy.

Update (24/02/10): Westmeath Co. Council has informed us that Airtricity has carried out the repair.

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]]> http://ashefield.com/streetlights/feed/ 0 Littering and signage http://ashefield.com/littering-and-signage/ http://ashefield.com/littering-and-signage/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:12:00 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=142 Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of cases of illegal dumping in Ashefield recently. If you spot someone leaving rubbish bags or other litter in the estate, please contact Westmeath County Council’s litter control and report it either by email to environment@westmeathcoco.ie or using the low cost number 1890 320 005 . Don’t [...]]]>

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of cases of illegal dumping in Ashefield recently. If you spot someone leaving rubbish bags or other litter in the estate, please contact Westmeath County Council’s litter control and report it either by email to environment@westmeathcoco.ie or using the low cost number 1890 320 005 . Don’t assume someone else will. It’s not fair on the local residents who do spend the time and money on clearing up after the illegal dumpers.

From Westmeath County Council: The emails will be checked daily by environment staff and all reports will be investigated. Alternatively incidences of littering/llegal dumping can be reported to Lo-call 1890 320 005   It is hoped that members of the public will be prepared to give evidence which will lead to conviction in the courts.

The road numbering signs have also been vandalised recently. Thanks to another local resident, repairs are being made.  If you spot any vandalism or other anti-social behavour, please do inform Mullingar Gardaí at 044 934 8915. Sometimes all it takes is the presence of  a Garda car to deter the vandals.

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]]> http://ashefield.com/littering-and-signage/feed/ 3 Short back and sides http://ashefield.com/short-back-and-sides/ http://ashefield.com/short-back-and-sides/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:10:31 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=115 Some time back we asked Westmeath County Council about trimming trees near street lights in the estate. This was in response to safety concerns raised by some residents where Summer foliage was blocking the light. The problem was most apparent in the vicinity of houses #190-210.

After contacting them again last week, Council staff carried out this [...]]]>

Some time back we asked Westmeath County Council about trimming trees near street lights in the estate. This was in response to safety concerns raised by some residents where Summer foliage was blocking the light. The problem was most apparent in the vicinity of houses #190-210.

After contacting them again last week, Council staff carried out this work almost immediately afterwards. Thanks again for your prompt action!

I’m sure you’ll agree that the trimmed trees are looking a lot better now:
Ashefield

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]]> http://ashefield.com/short-back-and-sides/feed/ 0 Composting workshop http://ashefield.com/composting-workshop/ http://ashefield.com/composting-workshop/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:01:34 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=78 For the gardeners in Ashefield and those who just simply want to cut down on the amount of waste being left out for bin collection, not to mention the expense of bin tags, composting is a handy option.  Westmeath Co. Co. is organising a free composting workshop on Thursday September 17 in the Arts Centre, Mullingar [...]]]>

For the gardeners in Ashefield and those who just simply want to cut down on the amount of waste being left out for bin collection, not to mention the expense of bin tags, composting is a handy option.  Westmeath Co. Co. is organising a free composting workshop on Thursday September 17 in the Arts Centre, Mullingar at 7pm.

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council will be on hand to show you how to recycle household organic waste and turn it into compost.

compost

Booking is required and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you’d like to go, contact Bernie Ginnell, environmental awareness officer, Westmeath County Council.

Telephone: 044 9332125

Email: bernadette.ginnell [at] westmeathcoco.ie (replace [at] with @)

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]]> http://ashefield.com/composting-workshop/feed/ 0 Trimming trees in Ashefield http://ashefield.com/trimming-trees-in-ashefield/ http://ashefield.com/trimming-trees-in-ashefield/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:28:51 +0000 keith http://ashefield.com/?p=11 Some of the trees alongside the roads in Ashefield, particularly those sited beside the street lights are in need of a trim. The tall trees and leaves are blocking the light onto pathways in some areas; it is a problem that is particularly apparent during this time of the year.

This was one of the concerns raised [...]]]>

Some of the trees alongside the roads in Ashefield, particularly those sited beside the street lights are in need of a trim. The tall trees and leaves are blocking the light onto pathways in some areas; it is a problem that is particularly apparent during this time of the year.

This was one of the concerns raised during recent visits to houses 120-210. These trees are the responsibility of Westmeath County Council, who were contacted and asked about trimming them.

Their response:

Under the Wildlife Acts 1976 – 2000, local authorities are restricted from carrying out any
hedge/tree cutting or pruning during the period between 1st March and 31st August. I have asked our General Services Supervisor to have a look at the trees in question and he has reported that there are a number of trees in need of pruning in Ashefield estate, however, it will not be possible to undertake this work until the end of October/beginning of November bearing in mind the resources and finances available to us in the current year.

We intend to follow up on this. If you wish to add to the list of locations in Ashefield where roadside trees are in need of trimming, please add them to the comments below. It would be helpful to specify the house number(s) or number on the street light where the problem exists.

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