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Derelict houses should be CPOed to battle homelessness, says Flaherty-Klapp

Pride rainbow markings will be installed by the Galway City Council on the pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street.

Following a period of consultation between Mayo County Council, elected members, local businesses and residents, the implementation of new parking plans will be rolled out in Westport over the early days of April.

Europeans love variety – in food, in fashion, in music – so why is it that when it comes to transport so many of us stick to one mode?

As part of European Mobility Week, a Car Free Day will be held at IDA’s Mervue Business and Technology Park on Tuesday, September 18. Staff at the business park are encouraged to choose ‘Smarter Travel’ options and to try commuting by walking, cycling, public transport or car-sharing where possible, leaving their car at home on the day.

The controversial topic of the introduction of on-street parking charges in Westport is set to a head on Monday.

Singing, rapping, learning and dancing were all part of the Operation Transportation Award ceremony recently held in Westport Town Hall. Teams from the challenge came along to find out who Westport’s Smartest Travel Team was and also to enjoy the entertainment from special guests Luke Concannon and Jimmy Davis.

More than 40 teams have entered this year’s Operation Transportation, the Westport Smarter Travel challenge that encourages participants to rethink their daily commute and to choose smarter travel instead over the Lenten period. Now in the third year of Operation Transportation, the challenge was changed slightly to open it up to more participants. Previously is was business and community group focused, however this year, all members of the community can participate by entering a team of four to six people. Families, workplaces, community groups, friends and schools have all entered teams this year making for a very diverse challenge.

Fancy taking up a challenge for Lent? How about choosing smarter travel for your daily journeys and not only will you feel the health, economic and environment benefits but you could also win an island adventure with Adventure West, tickets for a Bike Buffet or a team dinner in a Westport restaurant.