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Galway City Council has announced an initiative to provide free parking for shoppers to encourage footfall to city shops during the run up to Easter.

As we approach the first anniversary of this current council, Insider has been observing the workings of the largest party in City Hall, the Labour Party. Labour got a very strong endorsement from the people of Galway city in last year’s locals, returning with effectively six seats, if you include Independent Catherine Connolly.

Rent levels for retail premises in Galway city centre were unsustainable even before the economic downturn and continue to be a source of major concern for businesses, according to the Galway Chamber of Commerce which is calling on landlords to be more realistic.

Galway city is facing into its harshest budget in more than 20 years and there are fears it will include a hike in the commercial rates - coming at a time when city businesses least need them.

Galway is in line for a significant boost in January with the arrival of the International Rally.

Half a bypass is not good enough for Galway and it is time for our local politicians and councillors to take a long hard look at the future of this city, according to Paul Shelly, president of Galway Chamber.

It was expected to be the toughest budget inflicted on Galway city in more than 20 years, however, thanks to an unprecedented cross party effort by all 15 city councillors, Galway was spared the worst in City Hall’s first budget of this current recession.

Galway business breathed a sigh of relief this week when it emerged that the commercial rates would only increase by one per cent instead of the three expected. The minimalist move was welcomed by IBEC West and the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

The Safety Direct Galway International Rally, which will take place from January 16 to 18, is expected to give a €3.6 million shot in the arm to the local economy.

Popular Galway businesswoman Mary Bennett will give a talk next week on her experiences in business when she headlines the Network Galway annual open evening.