Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Local Election Coverage
Fintan Lambe Gorey Guardian
Hello Fintan,
Thank you for your comments published recently.
However, I must point out that contrary to the thrust
of your snippet, I did not depart the count center
for the reason you suggest but in fact to continue removing posters
from the local area. I was back and forth to the center on at least
three occasions.
Furthermore although not elected at this time I
am encouraged by the substantial increase in my vote,
I wish Robert Ireton every success and I will definitely be
standing again when the inevitable General Election is called.
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Best Regards
Hello Fintan,
Thank you for your comments published recently.
However, I must point out that contrary to the thrust
of your snippet, I did not depart the count center
for the reason you suggest but in fact to continue removing posters
from the local area. I was back and forth to the center on at least
three occasions.
Furthermore although not elected at this time I
am encouraged by the substantial increase in my vote,
I wish Robert Ireton every success and I will definitely be
standing again when the inevitable General Election is called.
--
Best Regards
IBAL Report June09
IBAL Report June09
Gorey: 56th out of 60 towns / cities surveyed.
Gorey was a mixed town. Over half of the sites surveyed got the top litter grade i.e. six out of ten, but this was counterbalanced by two litter blackspots which brought down the overall ranking. Toberduff Roundabout was the worst of its kind in the country. Stream between Lidl and Toyota were both in a very bad way. Clough Approach Road was not quite so bad but if not addressed will only deteriorate even further.
Old Wexford Approach Road: Clean to European Norms. The overall impression created along this route was a positive one. The road surface / markings / signage were in good condition and the area was clear of litter.
Carney Approach Road: Clean to European Norms. The road works taking place along this road didn’t impact in any negative way on the litter situation – it was a clean and well maintained route.
Clough Approach Road: Serious Litter Problem. The litter was most pronounced in the area where there are resting trucks – it wasn’t just casual litter but general debris. This contributes to an overall unkempt appearance.
Dublin Approach to Toberduff Roundabout: Moderately Littered. There was a very definite litter presence along this route with a mix of both ‘old’ and ‘new’ litter. It took away from what is otherwise a well presented environment.
Toberduff Roundabout and Lay By: Litter Blackspot. This was a dreadful site – complete neglect pervaded – when was this area last thoroughly cleaned?
Car Park at Fire Station: Clean to European Norms. The car park was in good condition – clear of litter and well maintained. Care needs to be taken at the recycle facility within to ensure that there isn’t a build-up of litter.
Charlotte Close: Clean to European Norms. This was an excellent site – the individual properties were well maintained and the green area / ornamental trees were in good condition. Overall, a fresh and well cared for environment.
Stream between Lidl and Toyota: Litter Blackspot. It wasn’t just the river which was littered but the surrounding banks were covered in food related litter – coffee cups, fast-food wrappers and sweet papers. This area needs some serious attention.
Main Street: Clean to European Norms. The main street is particularly well served by litter bins – this seems to be conveying a ‘no nonsense’ approach to litter. It was a very clean and well maintained main street.
Lidl: Clean to European Norms. The car park at Lidl was clean and clear of litter.
Gorey: 56th out of 60 towns / cities surveyed.
Gorey was a mixed town. Over half of the sites surveyed got the top litter grade i.e. six out of ten, but this was counterbalanced by two litter blackspots which brought down the overall ranking. Toberduff Roundabout was the worst of its kind in the country. Stream between Lidl and Toyota were both in a very bad way. Clough Approach Road was not quite so bad but if not addressed will only deteriorate even further.
Old Wexford Approach Road: Clean to European Norms. The overall impression created along this route was a positive one. The road surface / markings / signage were in good condition and the area was clear of litter.
Carney Approach Road: Clean to European Norms. The road works taking place along this road didn’t impact in any negative way on the litter situation – it was a clean and well maintained route.
Clough Approach Road: Serious Litter Problem. The litter was most pronounced in the area where there are resting trucks – it wasn’t just casual litter but general debris. This contributes to an overall unkempt appearance.
Dublin Approach to Toberduff Roundabout: Moderately Littered. There was a very definite litter presence along this route with a mix of both ‘old’ and ‘new’ litter. It took away from what is otherwise a well presented environment.
Toberduff Roundabout and Lay By: Litter Blackspot. This was a dreadful site – complete neglect pervaded – when was this area last thoroughly cleaned?
Car Park at Fire Station: Clean to European Norms. The car park was in good condition – clear of litter and well maintained. Care needs to be taken at the recycle facility within to ensure that there isn’t a build-up of litter.
Charlotte Close: Clean to European Norms. This was an excellent site – the individual properties were well maintained and the green area / ornamental trees were in good condition. Overall, a fresh and well cared for environment.
Stream between Lidl and Toyota: Litter Blackspot. It wasn’t just the river which was littered but the surrounding banks were covered in food related litter – coffee cups, fast-food wrappers and sweet papers. This area needs some serious attention.
Main Street: Clean to European Norms. The main street is particularly well served by litter bins – this seems to be conveying a ‘no nonsense’ approach to litter. It was a very clean and well maintained main street.
Lidl: Clean to European Norms. The car park at Lidl was clean and clear of litter.
Press Release - Gorey Tidy Towns
Press Release & NewsBlog
Gorey Guardian Fintan.Lambe@PeopleNews.ie
Wexford People Maria.Pepper@PeopleNews.ie
Wexford Echo Tom Mooney Editor Editor@TheEcho.ie
Gorey Echo Rachael Cave rcave@Goreyecho.ie
Gorey Echo David Gilbert dgilbert@goreyecho.ie
Free Press FreePressLeah@Gmail.com
Gorey Tidy Towns
As chairman of Gorey Tidy Towns I was disappointed to see Gorey's position in the first round results Anti Litter League table. Despite the considerable work undertaken by the Committee to improve the Gorey Image it is clear that a greater coordinated and inclusive approach by all Businesses, Community Associations, Individual Community Members and the Wexford County Council is required.
The Gorey Tidy Towns Committee intend to pursue all avenues available to insure that Gorey's ranking is considerably improved when the next tables are published.
To this end we will be immediately consulting with the County Council to access results and target an appropriate approach to insure an improvement our ranking.
Irish Business Against Litter Methodology used to Assess Towns
* An Taisce will undertake, on behalf of Irish Business Against Litter, litter surveys between January and year-end.
* Over fifty towns and cities throughout the Republic of Ireland will be surveyed.
* Trained Surveyors will survey the sites. A Litter Survey Form will be completed for each survey.
* An Taisce will retain detailed photographic evidence of each site surveyed. The sites chosen will vary from survey to survey.
* Sites will be chosen from (for example):
o Town centre
o Main Street
o Shopping centre
o Public car park
o Bus / Train Station
o School College / University
o High-density residential
o Low-density residential
o Industrial Estate
o Public / amenity area
o River walk/ promenade
o Tourist site
o Beach / marina
o Main approach routes
* Surveys will be carried out at any time of day, seven days a week in any month.
* The survey will begin at the approach roads speed limit signs.
* Bonus points will be awarded for good road surfaces.
* Bonus points will be awarded for fines issued/paid (as recorded by Department of Environment and Local Government).
* Each site surveyed will get a Cleanliness Grade based on the An Taisce results (see below for details).
* A short comment will be attached to each site and An Taisce will supply this information to Local Authorities.
* An Taisce will respond to queries from Local Authorities in advance of and during the campaign.
* Awards will be notified by IBAL later.
FOCUS ITEMS during previous Litter Surveys:
* Industrial Estates will be included whenever possible in every survey town.
* Third level institutions (schools, colleges, universities) will continue to be surveyed (the open areas within the school perimeter and the areas outside and surrounding the building).
* Road signs will be surveyed for cleanliness and readability.
* Bus and train stations will continue to be surveyed (including the rail track within the station and for half a mile outside).
Note: The occupier of a property is responsible, under the Litter Act, to keep clean at all times the open/visible areas within the property and the pavement outside/surrounding the property irrespective of the source of the litter. IBAL suggest that managers of firms located in industrial estates, managers of third level institutions, bus and rail stations and those responsible for road signs be apprised of the implications of the forthcoming surveys.
Thanks
Ger Walsh
Chairman Gorey Tidy Towns
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Best Regards
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Ger Walsh
P:053 94 810 85
M:087 241 7352
E: Info@GerWalsh.ie
S: www.GerWalsh.ie
Gorey Guardian Fintan.Lambe@PeopleNews.ie
Wexford People Maria.Pepper@PeopleNews.ie
Wexford Echo Tom Mooney Editor Editor@TheEcho.ie
Gorey Echo Rachael Cave rcave@Goreyecho.ie
Gorey Echo David Gilbert dgilbert@goreyecho.ie
Free Press FreePressLeah@Gmail.com
Gorey Tidy Towns
As chairman of Gorey Tidy Towns I was disappointed to see Gorey's position in the first round results Anti Litter League table. Despite the considerable work undertaken by the Committee to improve the Gorey Image it is clear that a greater coordinated and inclusive approach by all Businesses, Community Associations, Individual Community Members and the Wexford County Council is required.
The Gorey Tidy Towns Committee intend to pursue all avenues available to insure that Gorey's ranking is considerably improved when the next tables are published.
To this end we will be immediately consulting with the County Council to access results and target an appropriate approach to insure an improvement our ranking.
Irish Business Against Litter Methodology used to Assess Towns
* An Taisce will undertake, on behalf of Irish Business Against Litter, litter surveys between January and year-end.
* Over fifty towns and cities throughout the Republic of Ireland will be surveyed.
* Trained Surveyors will survey the sites. A Litter Survey Form will be completed for each survey.
* An Taisce will retain detailed photographic evidence of each site surveyed. The sites chosen will vary from survey to survey.
* Sites will be chosen from (for example):
o Town centre
o Main Street
o Shopping centre
o Public car park
o Bus / Train Station
o School College / University
o High-density residential
o Low-density residential
o Industrial Estate
o Public / amenity area
o River walk/ promenade
o Tourist site
o Beach / marina
o Main approach routes
* Surveys will be carried out at any time of day, seven days a week in any month.
* The survey will begin at the approach roads speed limit signs.
* Bonus points will be awarded for good road surfaces.
* Bonus points will be awarded for fines issued/paid (as recorded by Department of Environment and Local Government).
* Each site surveyed will get a Cleanliness Grade based on the An Taisce results (see below for details).
* A short comment will be attached to each site and An Taisce will supply this information to Local Authorities.
* An Taisce will respond to queries from Local Authorities in advance of and during the campaign.
* Awards will be notified by IBAL later.
FOCUS ITEMS during previous Litter Surveys:
* Industrial Estates will be included whenever possible in every survey town.
* Third level institutions (schools, colleges, universities) will continue to be surveyed (the open areas within the school perimeter and the areas outside and surrounding the building).
* Road signs will be surveyed for cleanliness and readability.
* Bus and train stations will continue to be surveyed (including the rail track within the station and for half a mile outside).
Note: The occupier of a property is responsible, under the Litter Act, to keep clean at all times the open/visible areas within the property and the pavement outside/surrounding the property irrespective of the source of the litter. IBAL suggest that managers of firms located in industrial estates, managers of third level institutions, bus and rail stations and those responsible for road signs be apprised of the implications of the forthcoming surveys.
Thanks
Ger Walsh
Chairman Gorey Tidy Towns
--
Best Regards
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Ger Walsh
P:053 94 810 85
M:087 241 7352
E: Info@GerWalsh.ie
S: www.GerWalsh.ie
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