Two Motions For Consideration For First Plenary Meeting Of Tipperary County Council Chaired By Cllr Ger Darcy

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There are two motions for consideration at next Monday’s plenary meeting of Tipperary County Council –the first to be chaired by new Cathaoirleach, Cllr Ger Darcy.  

A motion submitted by five Councillors – Jim Ryan, Mairin McGrath, Richie Molloy, Seamie Morris and Ann Marie Ryan proposes  that starting from 2024, Tipperary County Council disregards the Carers Allowance/Benefit and the Working Family Payment when calculating the rent of  council tenants.

The second motion from Cllr Mairin McGrath   asks that Tipperary County Council, as landlord for council properties, would take responsibility for the clearing of combined drains where tenants are impacted by blockages.

The meeting will also consider the sale of 6 pieces of council owned land, a new litter management strategy, a climate action strategy, a Part 8 Planning Application in respect of converting a single storey 3-bedroom house in Golden into a six bedroom single storey building.

Councillors are also notified that draft Local Area Plans for Clonmel, Nenagh and Thurles will be published on July 28th.  The meeting will be held in Clonmel and commences at 10am. The public can watch the meeting via zoom or notify the council of their desire to attend in person.