Newsdesk Councillors agree plans for outdoor enhancements
At the Council Meeting on 10 May, councillors agreed to a motion proposed by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David Healy, which was: “That this Council makes provision for an Outdoor Summer in line with public health advice in order for the needs of the Fingal and wider community during the coming months and to include the following: •
Re-allocating space to and improving facilities for active travel throughout the County;
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Re-allocating street space and car parking space for public realm use and for use by restaurants and cafes;
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Providing increased public seating;
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Working to help businesses which produce packaging waste which risks becoming litter to move to more sustainable production and consumption models (including deposit and return schemes, use of compostable packaging and taking responsibility for that packaging);
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Promoting and enforcing compliance with litter legislation;
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Increasing maintenance of open spaces, beaches and street spaces;
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Protecting sand dunes from trampling and Above: Swords Main St plans & Skerries Harbour Road proposals for outdoor dining other vulnerable habitats from excessive visitor pressure;
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Increasing the availability of public toilets;
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Availing of Central Government funding for road space reallocation, prevention and management of litter, additional outdoor infrastructure and management of open spaces.
Outdoor Summer plans for Malahide, Swords and Skerries
Opposite: New Street, Malahide pedestrianisation map. This plan features canopies, bench and table layouts, planters, and access routes for emergency services and delivery purposes. This page: Swords and Skerries pedestrianisation maps. Both plans feature a mix of outdoor dining areas, bicycle racks, additional bins, and disabled parking spaces. Fingal News Issue No 19
June 2021
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