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LIMERICK City and County Council has introduced a number of new wheelie-bins to the centre after a spike in littering. The advent of take-away pints has led to .
Councillors hope to fast-track plans for outdoor dining in Limerick
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METROPOLITAN district councillors want to see plans to introduce facilities for outdoor dining facilities fast-tracked under special legislation.
The local authority has given a list of locations in which it plans to introduce so-called build-outs, which are semi-permanent outdoor tables and chairs beside restaurants and cafes.
And to accommodate this, it will also introduce temporary road closures.
However, Green Party councillor Sasa Novak warned that these reforms – designed to help retailers battle back after lockdown – could be slowed due to the need for them to go through lengthy planning procedures.
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Decision on major Limerick planning strategy due in April
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A DECISION on a major planning strategy for the southside of the city is expected to be formally made in April, councillors have been told.
At this week’s metropolitan district meeting, members were asked to consider a series of amendments to the draft southern area local area plan for 2021 to 2027.
Maria Woods, planning official, confirmed she hopes for a decision to be made at the April metropolitan meeting.
The document, prepared by planning staff, will essentially provide the rules around planning for much of the next decade. A special meeting will take place on Wednesday to decide on amendments councillors have put forward.