Statement by Cllr Sharon Haughey: "Residents of Clady are aware that Road Service's assessment is well underway. The assessment was carried out at my request so that the road could be re-considered for inclusion on the winter gritting schedule. I have kept residents informed of this assessment as we are now coming to the end of that assessment. The counters will continue to count until the black lines are removed from the road and we need to be reaching 1000-1500 cars a day to qualify for the criteria, so every journey counts!"
SDLP Cusher Councillor Sharon Haughey has written to Glen Property Management Committee to ask them to take action to resolve the ongoing flooding problems in Brannock Meadows in Poyntzpass. Cllr Haughey has also raised this issue through Armagh City and District Council with Road Service.
Speaking at the monthly council meeting Cllr Haughey said, “A number of residents have reported to me the ongoing flooding problems in the Brannock Meadows development which is affecting residents’ gardens and also common greens. “I assessed the problem myself and was shocked by the levels of saturation of water in people’s gardens and the common areas. Unfortunately it’s not a new problem as residents have been living with this problem for some time now – many of whom are unable to use their back gardens. “I have written to the Property Management Company who are responsible for the maintenance of the area requesting that they undertake a full investigation into this matter to ascertain why water is not being drained away. I have also urged the Property Management Company to put in place measures to resolve the flooding problem. “I will keep residents informed of all progress in this matter but I believe it is important that Road Service, who have adopted the area, investigate this issue also, so that the quality of living can be improved for all affected householders.” 28/02/2011
SDLP Cusher Councillor Sharon Haughey has expressed her concern about dumping at local beauty spot Seagahan Dam. Cllr Haughey said, “I have been alerted to the dumping of general household waste in and around Seagahan Dam by local residents. Residents are rightly horrified that people would dump rubbish at this local beauty spot. “The Seagahan Dam area is well used by families, walkers, cyclists and fishermen for recreational purposes. It’s a beautiful and tranquil setting for people to enjoy the great outdoors. But that beauty has been somewhat tarnished by this recent episode of dumping. “I have contacted Armagh Council’s Environmental Health Department and requested an urgent clean-up of the area. I have also recommended that the council erect ‘No Dumping’ signage in the area to try to deter people from using the area as a rubbish tip. “Residents are angry by this latest dumping incident as they have a great pride for the Seagahan area and I urge those responsible to think before they dump again. The Council have full waste and recycling centres available in nearby Markethill, Armagh and Keady so if people have extra household waste they should bring it there and destroy the beautiful Seagahan area.” |
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