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Ballina Gate Lodge has been awarded funding of €240,000 as part of a heritage and conservation project that will see the structure being opened as a residence for artists, writers, ecologists, historians, environmentalists and community engagement.

Stretscape works to enhance Mardyke Street, Pump Lane and Sean Costello Street will commence in early March with an expected project completion in March 2024, it has been confirmed.

Galway City Council may soon have to make hard decisions and look at increasing the heights of buildings in order to facilitate the growth and housing need of the city, this week’s meeting was told at The Ardilaun Hotel.

Proposed new planning rules for short term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced, according to Irish Self Catering Federation chairperson Máire Ní Mhurchú.

The awarding of a contract for the Athlone Town Centre Public Realm Enhancement works has been formalised, with streetscape regeneration to commence in February, Westmeath County Council confirmed this week.

As we begin a new year, Galway Simon Community remains deeply concerned about the housing and homelessness crisis, with their Services continuing to be very stretched to provide supports to the number of people coming to it in crisis, seeking help.

A series of free online election workshops from See Her Elected aimed at women in rural Ireland will help equip with the necessary skills and knowledge in preparation for the local elections 2024.

Sophia, a national homeless charity says that providing supports are key to ending the homeless crisis.

The number of families in emergency accommodation has increased further, with the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government revealing a 28% year on year increase in the number of families in emergency accommodation in the West during October.