Wicklow Courthouse and extra parking need to be a priority to allow town flourish
The Wicklow PeopleThe Wicklow Town Team has been asked to improve their engagement with local elected representatives.
Speaking during the June meeting of the Wicklow Municipal District, Cllr Paul O’ Brien expressed the need to “stamp out the negativity that has crept into the way they carry out their work in recent months”.
In agreement Cllr John Snell said they were at a political disadvantage if only the chair and vice chair are elected to these teams, which allows them access to their meetings.
Currently the team’s steering committee comprises the seven chairs of their working groups, a representative from Wicklow Town and District Chamber of Commerce, two elected members of Wicklow Municipal District and officials of Wicklow County Council.
In response Cllr Danny Alvey said the team will always welcome feedback and input from elected members in the district.
“Town teams are important entities that need more support. We are working closely with town regeneration officer Stephen Clarke to get a similar team set up in Rathdrum. Any other future teams will be set up subject to funding being made available.” he added.
The Wicklow Town Team which advocates in the town’s best interests recently held a meeting with the Tánaiste Simon Harris looking for support to advance several projects.
Among the main issues raised was the long-vacant Wicklow Town Courthouse the lack of car parking spaces close to the town centre and the stalled progress of the East Coast Greenway.