Oldbridge Dumping is Disgusting- Cllr. Callan

Oldbridge Dumping is Disgusting- Cllr. Callan
Those responsible must be prosecuted by Louth/Meath Local Authorities

Drogheda Borough Councillor Kevin Callan has said that the issue of illegal dumping in the vicinity of Oldbridge must be dealt with and those responsible brought to justice. The councillor’s call comes following huge volumes of rubbish including mattresses, televisions and household waste has called for a joint approach to be taken by Drogheda, Louth and Meath local authorities.

Cllr. Callan said that the increase in recent months must be dealt with harshly by the local authorities and that legal action should be taken with those responsible being fined and prosecuted if required. This problem is steadily increasing in several areas around the town in remote and out of the way locations and those responsible obviously feel it is a viable alternative to paying to dispose of their waste, they must be shown that we in Drogheda will not tolerate this behaviour and will use the law to ensure those responsible are dealt with.

This Illegal dumping of domestic refuse is continuing in Oldbridge which a key area of our town, where locals and tourists alike travel along the Boyne on what is one of the most picturesque locations in Drogheda and despite increased surveillance of the area by the Litter Wardens. The quantities of rubbish are increasing as are the visits by those breaking the law and destroying the area. I will be pushing for the local authorities to investigate and take action, some of this dumping is occurring on public land and some on private land, all incidents must be examined.

Many local residents and people who walk and jog in the area have raised this matter and I would ask the community to be vigilante and to please report any suspicious activity Drogheda Borough Council without delay. At the end of the day it is the taxpayer that has to clean up after these mindless vandals. I am not going to let up on this and I promise I will do all that I can to see the perpetrators of this dumping brought before the courts.

Pedestrian Crossing? A tale of Two Counties- Cllr. Kevin Callan

Pedestrian Crossing? A tale of Two Counties- Cllr. Kevin Callan
Meath-Louth Crossing to go onto Rathmullen Road this year.

A pedestrian crossing is to be placed on the Rathmullen Road. Cllr. Kevin Callan has received clarification from Drogheda Borough Council that a pedestrian crossing is to be positioned in the vicinity of Highlands, Riverbank and St. Oliver’s Community College.

Cllr. Callan said that he had been contacted by residents of the area who had heard comments of difficulties with getting such a crossing with half of the road in Meath and half in Louth. There is no doubt that a crossing is needed on the Rathmullen Road but funding is required from two councils. The Council has replied to my notice of question at the March meeting held on Monday 7th that such a crossing is to be in place this year.

This is a positive development as the road that runs between the Highlands and Riverbank is the County Boundary and as such requires funding from both local authorities. I have placed the matter on the agenda of the March meeting and have been informed by the Council that in principle, Meath County Council are agreeable to provide half of the funding and Drogheda Borough Council have made provision for the crossing in its Roads Programme.

This crossing is absolutely vital for all those living in the area where we have a large number of young families with children attending local primary and secondary schools. The presence of a crossing will also provide a safe environment for those who use the route for leisure when walking towards Oldbridge and the Boyne Walk. I will also be seeking safety signage be implemented at the location, considering the number of people who use the road from Riverbank and the Highlands alone, and with school traffic to and from St. Oliver’s.

I will continue to keep this matter on the councils agenda and will also ensure contact is maintained with Meath County Council.