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MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL MONTHLY UPDATE
MAYOlE
September 2015 Monthly Update from Chief EXecutive
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Next Economic Enterprise and Investment Development amp bull Enterprise amp Investment Unit Enterprise Support Applications seeking funding for a number of Pilot Rural Economic Strategic Policy Development Zones (REDZ) have been made to DECLG Committee Meeting Part 8 Planning for Phase 1 of WestportLouisburgh Greenway 15th September 2015 approved by Westport MD and EIU working on securing land
agreements Funding application submitted to OTT AS for an extension of the Great
Next Tourism and Western Greenway from Achill Sound to Keel Food Strategic Progressing the design elements of the Leader funded Sacred
Landscapes heritagetourism project in Killala including the design ofPolicy Committee website mapping and historical content for storyboardsMeeting Two members of the EIU team were part of the Council delegation to 15th September 2015 the Milwaukee Festival led by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Holmes A number of tour operators expressed an interest in bringing visitors to Mayo next year and the team is fo llowing up on these contacts The tourism team also participated in the Bonniconlon Show with a Mayoie stand and at Heritage Day Geesala Festival The 2015 Spirit of Place project the Procession of the Souls was unveiled with a well attended public Mass at the Paupers Graveyard in Swinford Messages of support for the project were extended by Mr Kevin O Malley US Ambassador to Ireland Mr Terry Garcia Chief Science amp Exploration Officer at National Geographic Mr Robert Ivy CEO American Institute of Architects Work is continuing with the development of a Deserted Village and Maritime Visitor Centre supported by EIU and West MD The ETU has assisted the group with a funding application to Fail te Ireland Failte Ireland have awarded funding of euro149369 for interpretation signagevisitor information boards at Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way Ms Suzanne Rowe has been contracted to undertake Visitor Sales and Marketing Services over an 18 month period commencing in September 2015 and she will work closely with the EIU on developing business with tour operators from European and US markets Spiritual trail linking Ballintubber and Knock Shrine has been wayshymarked Ongoing promotion of the County via all media streams continues The tourism team assisted RTE Nationwide on a feature in North Mayo and filming has been finalised this week for a Tracks and Trails TV
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
programme which will showcase the Walking and Cycling product in Foxford and Castlebar Mayo Day follow up - Delivery of Mayo Day Report Circulation of Mayo Day reports to Elected Members Issued thank you cards to all who contributed to the success of the Mayo Day initiative Mayoie - Work commenced on Phase n development of Mayoie across VISIT CONNECT INVEST Working towards issuing the fi rst new look Mayoie ezine to our extensive database Audit carried out on all pages of website to understand all visitor habits to Mayoie The County Mayo Foundation - Working towards the establishment and the launch of the new County Mayo Foundation in Mayo and overseas SeptemberOctober Communications - Work with all media locally nationally and internationally ongoing Advertising - Work ongoing on new agreements for end 2015 and 2016 with various organisations and publications The Mary Robinson Centre shy(1 ) The Victoria House Foundation
a Transfer of Victoria Ho use amp Archive Victoria House - The Board of The Mary Robinson Centre are greatly appreciative of the support of Mayo County Council Archive - work is underway with the Cultural Institutions Unit at The Department of Arts Heritage amp the Gaeltacht on the transfer of Mary Robinsons archive to Mayo County Council b Brand development A brand is being developed for The Mary Robinson Centre reflecting the values mission and vision of the Centre (2) Funding Fundraising continued for The Mary Robinson Centre Much of the acti vity relating to the philanthropic funding is in North America and among the Irish Diaspora A formal application has been made to the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht State support ofeuro2l35m (3) Calendar of EventsAcademic Programme A programme of activity for the Womens Leadership and Global Issues programme is in development and this forms the basis of much of activity for the rest of201 5 with the International Human Rights Lecture presented by Graca Machel of The Elders on November 28th in St Muredachs Cathedral (4) Archive Digitisation A contractor has been procured via eTenders for this work A start date will be confirmed once the archive transfer has been agreed For more information see wwwmaryrobinsoncentreie
In early July the poundIU partnered with INC60 and Mason Hayes amp Curran to host a digital clustering event in Ballina Themed on Data Protection over 30 technology based companies attended A number of locations were viewed and the EIU put forward an extremel I
Upcoming Events
Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Programme Update
attractive proposition to both companies EIU met with the IDA to advance development of the Technology Building in Castlebar Planning permission has now been granted The Economic SPC hosted the Telecomms and Internet Federation (TIF) to address infrastructure and service deficits in the County A report of blackspots has since been compiled by the MCC IT team and the EIU and returned to TIF for consideration and remedial action Invest Team initiated a marketing strategy for attracting data industry providers into the County including Data Analytics and Data Centres The Economic SPC has identified new international markets for our companies through a delegation from Sommerville City US The delegation visited Mayo for three days and a number of projects are currently underway to develop the economic and cultural relationship Invest Team partnered with new Digital Cluster group Digital Marketing in Mayo to launch a new strategy to promote this growing
8thsector in Mayo regionally and nationally - Launch September Breaffy House EIU has developed a new site for Available Sites and Strategic Sites This plug in site to wwwmayoie will consolidate all availableattractive commercial property in the County into one accessible location EIU secured sponsorship from WDC for the 2015 International Drones Conference taking place in Westport beginning November The Invest Team continues to work on the Ireland West International Trade Centre in Rhode Island - a soft landing platform for Mayo based companies in the US EIU welcomed the arrival of the AE Connect Sub Sea Fibre Optic Cable at Killala Co Mayo in August Connecting the US and Europe through Mayo this game changing infrastructure will greatly assist in attracting future industry to the county EIU were involved in coshyordinating with various stakeholders in formalising the fibre-optic ducting route from the landing point at Ross Beach to the Cable landing station at Asahai Similar co-ordination was required in bringing ducting from Coolturk Crossmolina to the Landing Station to tie into the national fibre ducting route in the Gas pipeline IW AK - Discussions with the partner Local Authorities are continuing Mayo Galway Leitrim Roscommon Donegal and Sligo County Councils have all passed the proposal for investment in IW AK Galway City meets on Monday 14th September Better Energy Communities 2015 - For the second year running Mayo County Council have successfully secured SEAl funding for Energy improvement works in the Erris Region Grant aid ofeuro161045 towards a euro38 5729 project spearheaded by EIU The programme involves energy retrofit works to local authority housing schools and community buildings across the Erris region of North West Mayo
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Frenchport - A planning decision from An Bord Plemlla for a new pier extension is expected in October 2015 Tenders for the preparation of detailed design are currently been prepared The pier extension is also awaiting approval for a foreshore lease The pier extension and enhancement works will benefit existing local users for fi shing and recreation and deployment of rib boat type vessels to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) The total cost for the Frenchport pier works is euro660000 and is co-funded by the SEAl and Mayo County Council The works will be completed 2016 Mayo Renewable Power - MRP is currently under construction SISK are the main contractors for the development of this 42 MW Biomass Plant which is to be completed in summer 20] 7 The unit has a particular benefit in terms of attracting new data centres pharmaceutical and financial type enterprises to this location Renewable Energy and High speed US Fibre Optic connectivity is a massive opportunity for Mayo DRS - EIU has carried out a bui lding Survey and commenced background research into the viability of a potential District Heating Scheme for Claremorris Town The survey has identified a suitable start point for the DHS which can accommodate boilers water storage tanks and biomass silo feed Marine Strategy - EIU is working with with key marine influencers and stakeholders to develop a new comprehensive Marine Strategy for Co Mayo The strategy aims to strike a balance between protecting our marine ecosystems and maximising the use and opportunity of this vast resource as a source of economic growth in a sustainable manner 115 Wave Energy Testing - Continued support and promotion of IWEDA 1 15 wave energy prototype developers in Co Mayo looking to establish a real sea test facility of Blacksod Bay Belmullet
bull Local Enter prise Office (LEO) A total of euro55000 was approved by the Evaluation amp Approvals Committee to support the growth of manufacturing enterprises in Mayo Irelands Best Young Entrepreneur Competition has been one of the main focuses over the past few months Extensive organisation on promotion and advertising the competition was undertaken in July August centred around reviewing applications short listing candidates and beginning the organisation of the next stages both at county level and regional level A Student Boot camp tailored to fostering entrepreneurship amongst young people was delivered in Ballina in July to encourage young people to view setting up their own business as a viable career opportunity It ran for a week and showed the participants the many varying aspects involved in setting up a business An information seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme was delivered in August in Castlebar
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Provided ongoing support to food sector clients throughout the County participated as a Judge at Irish Quality Food amp Drinks Awards organisation of Seafood Seminar for Ideas Week organised Food Academy Start Programme in conjunction with the Musgrave s Group Ongoing support with pre~aration for the Network Ireland Conference in Westport on 2St September Working with Mayo Chambers of Commerce on a high profi le Mayo Business Awards (to be held in November)
Upcoming LEO Events Mayo Ideas Week runs from 2S th September to 2nd October There are a total of IS events spread throughout the County touching on areas as diverse of Energy Saving for Business Jobs of the Future Ideas for the Film amp TV Sector Harnessing Mayo s Seafood Industry and the retail sector Full programme will be available on wwwlocalenterpriseiemayo and wwwmayoie by 8th September An infonnation seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme will be delivered in Belmullet on the 9th September 201 5 in the Talbot Hotel Bootcamp for shortlisted Irelands Best Young Entr epreneur candidates to be held in Delphi Resort on 2Sth - 2ih September
bull Community amp Integrated Development Mayo County Childcare Committee assisted 44 Early-Years Services in the County to secure euro438223 in capital funding 24 are community based not for profit and 20 are privately owned Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme launched for West Mayo (Westport) Facilitated four communities in the Pride of Place competition which was judged in July (Tourmakeady Swinford Mayo GAA Masters and Comhairle na nOg Mhaigheo) Planning a series of community consultation meetings as part of th LCDCs development of a Leader Local Development Strategy for the 2014 - 2020 Programme (see dates below) Mon Sept 7 Louisburgh Community Centre 730pm Tue Sept 8 Ostan Oilean Acla Achill Sound 730pm Wed Sept 9 Ballinrobe Parish Centre 730pm Thu Sept 10 Ballintubber Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 14 Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet 730pm Tue Sept 15 Balla Community Centre 730pm Wed Sept 16 Hotel Newport 730pm Tue Sept 22 Parochial Hall Ballyhaunis 730pm Wed Sept 23 Westport Quay Community Centre 730pm Thu Sept 24 Killala Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 28 Gateway Hotel Swinford 730pm Wed Sept 30 Community Centre Crossmolina 730pm Thu Oct I Parochial Centre Charlestown 730pm
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thu Mon
Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12
Town Hall Claremorris Newman Institute Ballina Kiltimagh Mayfly Hotel Foxford Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar
730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm
Next Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 21st September 2015
Housing bull Funding of circa euro100m has been made available to the MDs to make all
vacant properties fit for letting bull Funding of circa euro120m is available to provide central heating in all LA
houses which do not currently have it Survey works and tender document preparation underway by Architects Department
bull 188 of the targeted 250 houses for EEP work in 2015 have commenced bull Work on a new Anti Social behaviour strategy has commenced bull Revised housing grant scheme as adopted by the members is in full
operation and working well bull The introduction of the HAP Programme targeted for Q3 2015 is currently
being reviewed bull Capital Construction Programme 2015 is on target bull Department approval has been sought for the creation of a post of Tenancy
Sustainment Officer for the County This creation of this position is one of the objectives of the Mayo Homeless Strategy
bull Work continues on implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 20 14 -20 19
bull The Central Housing Office located in Swinford is working well and helping the MDs to deliver the Housing Work Programme and better coshyordinate their activities
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Planning bull County Development Plan
Variation to County Development Plan agreed at July meeting of Council Work underway on the review of Renewable Energy Strategy
bull Towns Village Plans Programme of TowniVillage Plans being prepared
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Environment bull Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management P lan
Work is underway on the implementation phase of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan The process to appoint a Waste Prevention Officer has commenced
bull Waste Management The Household Waste Regulations i e introduction of pay-by-weight for kerbside collection service has come into force from 15t July 2015 Compliance levels are being monitored
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
programme which will showcase the Walking and Cycling product in Foxford and Castlebar Mayo Day follow up - Delivery of Mayo Day Report Circulation of Mayo Day reports to Elected Members Issued thank you cards to all who contributed to the success of the Mayo Day initiative Mayoie - Work commenced on Phase n development of Mayoie across VISIT CONNECT INVEST Working towards issuing the fi rst new look Mayoie ezine to our extensive database Audit carried out on all pages of website to understand all visitor habits to Mayoie The County Mayo Foundation - Working towards the establishment and the launch of the new County Mayo Foundation in Mayo and overseas SeptemberOctober Communications - Work with all media locally nationally and internationally ongoing Advertising - Work ongoing on new agreements for end 2015 and 2016 with various organisations and publications The Mary Robinson Centre shy(1 ) The Victoria House Foundation
a Transfer of Victoria Ho use amp Archive Victoria House - The Board of The Mary Robinson Centre are greatly appreciative of the support of Mayo County Council Archive - work is underway with the Cultural Institutions Unit at The Department of Arts Heritage amp the Gaeltacht on the transfer of Mary Robinsons archive to Mayo County Council b Brand development A brand is being developed for The Mary Robinson Centre reflecting the values mission and vision of the Centre (2) Funding Fundraising continued for The Mary Robinson Centre Much of the acti vity relating to the philanthropic funding is in North America and among the Irish Diaspora A formal application has been made to the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht State support ofeuro2l35m (3) Calendar of EventsAcademic Programme A programme of activity for the Womens Leadership and Global Issues programme is in development and this forms the basis of much of activity for the rest of201 5 with the International Human Rights Lecture presented by Graca Machel of The Elders on November 28th in St Muredachs Cathedral (4) Archive Digitisation A contractor has been procured via eTenders for this work A start date will be confirmed once the archive transfer has been agreed For more information see wwwmaryrobinsoncentreie
In early July the poundIU partnered with INC60 and Mason Hayes amp Curran to host a digital clustering event in Ballina Themed on Data Protection over 30 technology based companies attended A number of locations were viewed and the EIU put forward an extremel I
Upcoming Events
Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Programme Update
attractive proposition to both companies EIU met with the IDA to advance development of the Technology Building in Castlebar Planning permission has now been granted The Economic SPC hosted the Telecomms and Internet Federation (TIF) to address infrastructure and service deficits in the County A report of blackspots has since been compiled by the MCC IT team and the EIU and returned to TIF for consideration and remedial action Invest Team initiated a marketing strategy for attracting data industry providers into the County including Data Analytics and Data Centres The Economic SPC has identified new international markets for our companies through a delegation from Sommerville City US The delegation visited Mayo for three days and a number of projects are currently underway to develop the economic and cultural relationship Invest Team partnered with new Digital Cluster group Digital Marketing in Mayo to launch a new strategy to promote this growing
8thsector in Mayo regionally and nationally - Launch September Breaffy House EIU has developed a new site for Available Sites and Strategic Sites This plug in site to wwwmayoie will consolidate all availableattractive commercial property in the County into one accessible location EIU secured sponsorship from WDC for the 2015 International Drones Conference taking place in Westport beginning November The Invest Team continues to work on the Ireland West International Trade Centre in Rhode Island - a soft landing platform for Mayo based companies in the US EIU welcomed the arrival of the AE Connect Sub Sea Fibre Optic Cable at Killala Co Mayo in August Connecting the US and Europe through Mayo this game changing infrastructure will greatly assist in attracting future industry to the county EIU were involved in coshyordinating with various stakeholders in formalising the fibre-optic ducting route from the landing point at Ross Beach to the Cable landing station at Asahai Similar co-ordination was required in bringing ducting from Coolturk Crossmolina to the Landing Station to tie into the national fibre ducting route in the Gas pipeline IW AK - Discussions with the partner Local Authorities are continuing Mayo Galway Leitrim Roscommon Donegal and Sligo County Councils have all passed the proposal for investment in IW AK Galway City meets on Monday 14th September Better Energy Communities 2015 - For the second year running Mayo County Council have successfully secured SEAl funding for Energy improvement works in the Erris Region Grant aid ofeuro161045 towards a euro38 5729 project spearheaded by EIU The programme involves energy retrofit works to local authority housing schools and community buildings across the Erris region of North West Mayo
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Frenchport - A planning decision from An Bord Plemlla for a new pier extension is expected in October 2015 Tenders for the preparation of detailed design are currently been prepared The pier extension is also awaiting approval for a foreshore lease The pier extension and enhancement works will benefit existing local users for fi shing and recreation and deployment of rib boat type vessels to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) The total cost for the Frenchport pier works is euro660000 and is co-funded by the SEAl and Mayo County Council The works will be completed 2016 Mayo Renewable Power - MRP is currently under construction SISK are the main contractors for the development of this 42 MW Biomass Plant which is to be completed in summer 20] 7 The unit has a particular benefit in terms of attracting new data centres pharmaceutical and financial type enterprises to this location Renewable Energy and High speed US Fibre Optic connectivity is a massive opportunity for Mayo DRS - EIU has carried out a bui lding Survey and commenced background research into the viability of a potential District Heating Scheme for Claremorris Town The survey has identified a suitable start point for the DHS which can accommodate boilers water storage tanks and biomass silo feed Marine Strategy - EIU is working with with key marine influencers and stakeholders to develop a new comprehensive Marine Strategy for Co Mayo The strategy aims to strike a balance between protecting our marine ecosystems and maximising the use and opportunity of this vast resource as a source of economic growth in a sustainable manner 115 Wave Energy Testing - Continued support and promotion of IWEDA 1 15 wave energy prototype developers in Co Mayo looking to establish a real sea test facility of Blacksod Bay Belmullet
bull Local Enter prise Office (LEO) A total of euro55000 was approved by the Evaluation amp Approvals Committee to support the growth of manufacturing enterprises in Mayo Irelands Best Young Entrepreneur Competition has been one of the main focuses over the past few months Extensive organisation on promotion and advertising the competition was undertaken in July August centred around reviewing applications short listing candidates and beginning the organisation of the next stages both at county level and regional level A Student Boot camp tailored to fostering entrepreneurship amongst young people was delivered in Ballina in July to encourage young people to view setting up their own business as a viable career opportunity It ran for a week and showed the participants the many varying aspects involved in setting up a business An information seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme was delivered in August in Castlebar
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Provided ongoing support to food sector clients throughout the County participated as a Judge at Irish Quality Food amp Drinks Awards organisation of Seafood Seminar for Ideas Week organised Food Academy Start Programme in conjunction with the Musgrave s Group Ongoing support with pre~aration for the Network Ireland Conference in Westport on 2St September Working with Mayo Chambers of Commerce on a high profi le Mayo Business Awards (to be held in November)
Upcoming LEO Events Mayo Ideas Week runs from 2S th September to 2nd October There are a total of IS events spread throughout the County touching on areas as diverse of Energy Saving for Business Jobs of the Future Ideas for the Film amp TV Sector Harnessing Mayo s Seafood Industry and the retail sector Full programme will be available on wwwlocalenterpriseiemayo and wwwmayoie by 8th September An infonnation seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme will be delivered in Belmullet on the 9th September 201 5 in the Talbot Hotel Bootcamp for shortlisted Irelands Best Young Entr epreneur candidates to be held in Delphi Resort on 2Sth - 2ih September
bull Community amp Integrated Development Mayo County Childcare Committee assisted 44 Early-Years Services in the County to secure euro438223 in capital funding 24 are community based not for profit and 20 are privately owned Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme launched for West Mayo (Westport) Facilitated four communities in the Pride of Place competition which was judged in July (Tourmakeady Swinford Mayo GAA Masters and Comhairle na nOg Mhaigheo) Planning a series of community consultation meetings as part of th LCDCs development of a Leader Local Development Strategy for the 2014 - 2020 Programme (see dates below) Mon Sept 7 Louisburgh Community Centre 730pm Tue Sept 8 Ostan Oilean Acla Achill Sound 730pm Wed Sept 9 Ballinrobe Parish Centre 730pm Thu Sept 10 Ballintubber Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 14 Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet 730pm Tue Sept 15 Balla Community Centre 730pm Wed Sept 16 Hotel Newport 730pm Tue Sept 22 Parochial Hall Ballyhaunis 730pm Wed Sept 23 Westport Quay Community Centre 730pm Thu Sept 24 Killala Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 28 Gateway Hotel Swinford 730pm Wed Sept 30 Community Centre Crossmolina 730pm Thu Oct I Parochial Centre Charlestown 730pm
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thu Mon
Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12
Town Hall Claremorris Newman Institute Ballina Kiltimagh Mayfly Hotel Foxford Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar
730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm
Next Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 21st September 2015
Housing bull Funding of circa euro100m has been made available to the MDs to make all
vacant properties fit for letting bull Funding of circa euro120m is available to provide central heating in all LA
houses which do not currently have it Survey works and tender document preparation underway by Architects Department
bull 188 of the targeted 250 houses for EEP work in 2015 have commenced bull Work on a new Anti Social behaviour strategy has commenced bull Revised housing grant scheme as adopted by the members is in full
operation and working well bull The introduction of the HAP Programme targeted for Q3 2015 is currently
being reviewed bull Capital Construction Programme 2015 is on target bull Department approval has been sought for the creation of a post of Tenancy
Sustainment Officer for the County This creation of this position is one of the objectives of the Mayo Homeless Strategy
bull Work continues on implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 20 14 -20 19
bull The Central Housing Office located in Swinford is working well and helping the MDs to deliver the Housing Work Programme and better coshyordinate their activities
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Planning bull County Development Plan
Variation to County Development Plan agreed at July meeting of Council Work underway on the review of Renewable Energy Strategy
bull Towns Village Plans Programme of TowniVillage Plans being prepared
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Environment bull Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management P lan
Work is underway on the implementation phase of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan The process to appoint a Waste Prevention Officer has commenced
bull Waste Management The Household Waste Regulations i e introduction of pay-by-weight for kerbside collection service has come into force from 15t July 2015 Compliance levels are being monitored
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events
Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Programme Update
attractive proposition to both companies EIU met with the IDA to advance development of the Technology Building in Castlebar Planning permission has now been granted The Economic SPC hosted the Telecomms and Internet Federation (TIF) to address infrastructure and service deficits in the County A report of blackspots has since been compiled by the MCC IT team and the EIU and returned to TIF for consideration and remedial action Invest Team initiated a marketing strategy for attracting data industry providers into the County including Data Analytics and Data Centres The Economic SPC has identified new international markets for our companies through a delegation from Sommerville City US The delegation visited Mayo for three days and a number of projects are currently underway to develop the economic and cultural relationship Invest Team partnered with new Digital Cluster group Digital Marketing in Mayo to launch a new strategy to promote this growing
8thsector in Mayo regionally and nationally - Launch September Breaffy House EIU has developed a new site for Available Sites and Strategic Sites This plug in site to wwwmayoie will consolidate all availableattractive commercial property in the County into one accessible location EIU secured sponsorship from WDC for the 2015 International Drones Conference taking place in Westport beginning November The Invest Team continues to work on the Ireland West International Trade Centre in Rhode Island - a soft landing platform for Mayo based companies in the US EIU welcomed the arrival of the AE Connect Sub Sea Fibre Optic Cable at Killala Co Mayo in August Connecting the US and Europe through Mayo this game changing infrastructure will greatly assist in attracting future industry to the county EIU were involved in coshyordinating with various stakeholders in formalising the fibre-optic ducting route from the landing point at Ross Beach to the Cable landing station at Asahai Similar co-ordination was required in bringing ducting from Coolturk Crossmolina to the Landing Station to tie into the national fibre ducting route in the Gas pipeline IW AK - Discussions with the partner Local Authorities are continuing Mayo Galway Leitrim Roscommon Donegal and Sligo County Councils have all passed the proposal for investment in IW AK Galway City meets on Monday 14th September Better Energy Communities 2015 - For the second year running Mayo County Council have successfully secured SEAl funding for Energy improvement works in the Erris Region Grant aid ofeuro161045 towards a euro38 5729 project spearheaded by EIU The programme involves energy retrofit works to local authority housing schools and community buildings across the Erris region of North West Mayo
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Frenchport - A planning decision from An Bord Plemlla for a new pier extension is expected in October 2015 Tenders for the preparation of detailed design are currently been prepared The pier extension is also awaiting approval for a foreshore lease The pier extension and enhancement works will benefit existing local users for fi shing and recreation and deployment of rib boat type vessels to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) The total cost for the Frenchport pier works is euro660000 and is co-funded by the SEAl and Mayo County Council The works will be completed 2016 Mayo Renewable Power - MRP is currently under construction SISK are the main contractors for the development of this 42 MW Biomass Plant which is to be completed in summer 20] 7 The unit has a particular benefit in terms of attracting new data centres pharmaceutical and financial type enterprises to this location Renewable Energy and High speed US Fibre Optic connectivity is a massive opportunity for Mayo DRS - EIU has carried out a bui lding Survey and commenced background research into the viability of a potential District Heating Scheme for Claremorris Town The survey has identified a suitable start point for the DHS which can accommodate boilers water storage tanks and biomass silo feed Marine Strategy - EIU is working with with key marine influencers and stakeholders to develop a new comprehensive Marine Strategy for Co Mayo The strategy aims to strike a balance between protecting our marine ecosystems and maximising the use and opportunity of this vast resource as a source of economic growth in a sustainable manner 115 Wave Energy Testing - Continued support and promotion of IWEDA 1 15 wave energy prototype developers in Co Mayo looking to establish a real sea test facility of Blacksod Bay Belmullet
bull Local Enter prise Office (LEO) A total of euro55000 was approved by the Evaluation amp Approvals Committee to support the growth of manufacturing enterprises in Mayo Irelands Best Young Entrepreneur Competition has been one of the main focuses over the past few months Extensive organisation on promotion and advertising the competition was undertaken in July August centred around reviewing applications short listing candidates and beginning the organisation of the next stages both at county level and regional level A Student Boot camp tailored to fostering entrepreneurship amongst young people was delivered in Ballina in July to encourage young people to view setting up their own business as a viable career opportunity It ran for a week and showed the participants the many varying aspects involved in setting up a business An information seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme was delivered in August in Castlebar
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Provided ongoing support to food sector clients throughout the County participated as a Judge at Irish Quality Food amp Drinks Awards organisation of Seafood Seminar for Ideas Week organised Food Academy Start Programme in conjunction with the Musgrave s Group Ongoing support with pre~aration for the Network Ireland Conference in Westport on 2St September Working with Mayo Chambers of Commerce on a high profi le Mayo Business Awards (to be held in November)
Upcoming LEO Events Mayo Ideas Week runs from 2S th September to 2nd October There are a total of IS events spread throughout the County touching on areas as diverse of Energy Saving for Business Jobs of the Future Ideas for the Film amp TV Sector Harnessing Mayo s Seafood Industry and the retail sector Full programme will be available on wwwlocalenterpriseiemayo and wwwmayoie by 8th September An infonnation seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme will be delivered in Belmullet on the 9th September 201 5 in the Talbot Hotel Bootcamp for shortlisted Irelands Best Young Entr epreneur candidates to be held in Delphi Resort on 2Sth - 2ih September
bull Community amp Integrated Development Mayo County Childcare Committee assisted 44 Early-Years Services in the County to secure euro438223 in capital funding 24 are community based not for profit and 20 are privately owned Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme launched for West Mayo (Westport) Facilitated four communities in the Pride of Place competition which was judged in July (Tourmakeady Swinford Mayo GAA Masters and Comhairle na nOg Mhaigheo) Planning a series of community consultation meetings as part of th LCDCs development of a Leader Local Development Strategy for the 2014 - 2020 Programme (see dates below) Mon Sept 7 Louisburgh Community Centre 730pm Tue Sept 8 Ostan Oilean Acla Achill Sound 730pm Wed Sept 9 Ballinrobe Parish Centre 730pm Thu Sept 10 Ballintubber Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 14 Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet 730pm Tue Sept 15 Balla Community Centre 730pm Wed Sept 16 Hotel Newport 730pm Tue Sept 22 Parochial Hall Ballyhaunis 730pm Wed Sept 23 Westport Quay Community Centre 730pm Thu Sept 24 Killala Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 28 Gateway Hotel Swinford 730pm Wed Sept 30 Community Centre Crossmolina 730pm Thu Oct I Parochial Centre Charlestown 730pm
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thu Mon
Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12
Town Hall Claremorris Newman Institute Ballina Kiltimagh Mayfly Hotel Foxford Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar
730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm
Next Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 21st September 2015
Housing bull Funding of circa euro100m has been made available to the MDs to make all
vacant properties fit for letting bull Funding of circa euro120m is available to provide central heating in all LA
houses which do not currently have it Survey works and tender document preparation underway by Architects Department
bull 188 of the targeted 250 houses for EEP work in 2015 have commenced bull Work on a new Anti Social behaviour strategy has commenced bull Revised housing grant scheme as adopted by the members is in full
operation and working well bull The introduction of the HAP Programme targeted for Q3 2015 is currently
being reviewed bull Capital Construction Programme 2015 is on target bull Department approval has been sought for the creation of a post of Tenancy
Sustainment Officer for the County This creation of this position is one of the objectives of the Mayo Homeless Strategy
bull Work continues on implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 20 14 -20 19
bull The Central Housing Office located in Swinford is working well and helping the MDs to deliver the Housing Work Programme and better coshyordinate their activities
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Planning bull County Development Plan
Variation to County Development Plan agreed at July meeting of Council Work underway on the review of Renewable Energy Strategy
bull Towns Village Plans Programme of TowniVillage Plans being prepared
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Environment bull Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management P lan
Work is underway on the implementation phase of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan The process to appoint a Waste Prevention Officer has commenced
bull Waste Management The Household Waste Regulations i e introduction of pay-by-weight for kerbside collection service has come into force from 15t July 2015 Compliance levels are being monitored
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Frenchport - A planning decision from An Bord Plemlla for a new pier extension is expected in October 2015 Tenders for the preparation of detailed design are currently been prepared The pier extension is also awaiting approval for a foreshore lease The pier extension and enhancement works will benefit existing local users for fi shing and recreation and deployment of rib boat type vessels to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) The total cost for the Frenchport pier works is euro660000 and is co-funded by the SEAl and Mayo County Council The works will be completed 2016 Mayo Renewable Power - MRP is currently under construction SISK are the main contractors for the development of this 42 MW Biomass Plant which is to be completed in summer 20] 7 The unit has a particular benefit in terms of attracting new data centres pharmaceutical and financial type enterprises to this location Renewable Energy and High speed US Fibre Optic connectivity is a massive opportunity for Mayo DRS - EIU has carried out a bui lding Survey and commenced background research into the viability of a potential District Heating Scheme for Claremorris Town The survey has identified a suitable start point for the DHS which can accommodate boilers water storage tanks and biomass silo feed Marine Strategy - EIU is working with with key marine influencers and stakeholders to develop a new comprehensive Marine Strategy for Co Mayo The strategy aims to strike a balance between protecting our marine ecosystems and maximising the use and opportunity of this vast resource as a source of economic growth in a sustainable manner 115 Wave Energy Testing - Continued support and promotion of IWEDA 1 15 wave energy prototype developers in Co Mayo looking to establish a real sea test facility of Blacksod Bay Belmullet
bull Local Enter prise Office (LEO) A total of euro55000 was approved by the Evaluation amp Approvals Committee to support the growth of manufacturing enterprises in Mayo Irelands Best Young Entrepreneur Competition has been one of the main focuses over the past few months Extensive organisation on promotion and advertising the competition was undertaken in July August centred around reviewing applications short listing candidates and beginning the organisation of the next stages both at county level and regional level A Student Boot camp tailored to fostering entrepreneurship amongst young people was delivered in Ballina in July to encourage young people to view setting up their own business as a viable career opportunity It ran for a week and showed the participants the many varying aspects involved in setting up a business An information seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme was delivered in August in Castlebar
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Provided ongoing support to food sector clients throughout the County participated as a Judge at Irish Quality Food amp Drinks Awards organisation of Seafood Seminar for Ideas Week organised Food Academy Start Programme in conjunction with the Musgrave s Group Ongoing support with pre~aration for the Network Ireland Conference in Westport on 2St September Working with Mayo Chambers of Commerce on a high profi le Mayo Business Awards (to be held in November)
Upcoming LEO Events Mayo Ideas Week runs from 2S th September to 2nd October There are a total of IS events spread throughout the County touching on areas as diverse of Energy Saving for Business Jobs of the Future Ideas for the Film amp TV Sector Harnessing Mayo s Seafood Industry and the retail sector Full programme will be available on wwwlocalenterpriseiemayo and wwwmayoie by 8th September An infonnation seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme will be delivered in Belmullet on the 9th September 201 5 in the Talbot Hotel Bootcamp for shortlisted Irelands Best Young Entr epreneur candidates to be held in Delphi Resort on 2Sth - 2ih September
bull Community amp Integrated Development Mayo County Childcare Committee assisted 44 Early-Years Services in the County to secure euro438223 in capital funding 24 are community based not for profit and 20 are privately owned Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme launched for West Mayo (Westport) Facilitated four communities in the Pride of Place competition which was judged in July (Tourmakeady Swinford Mayo GAA Masters and Comhairle na nOg Mhaigheo) Planning a series of community consultation meetings as part of th LCDCs development of a Leader Local Development Strategy for the 2014 - 2020 Programme (see dates below) Mon Sept 7 Louisburgh Community Centre 730pm Tue Sept 8 Ostan Oilean Acla Achill Sound 730pm Wed Sept 9 Ballinrobe Parish Centre 730pm Thu Sept 10 Ballintubber Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 14 Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet 730pm Tue Sept 15 Balla Community Centre 730pm Wed Sept 16 Hotel Newport 730pm Tue Sept 22 Parochial Hall Ballyhaunis 730pm Wed Sept 23 Westport Quay Community Centre 730pm Thu Sept 24 Killala Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 28 Gateway Hotel Swinford 730pm Wed Sept 30 Community Centre Crossmolina 730pm Thu Oct I Parochial Centre Charlestown 730pm
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thu Mon
Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12
Town Hall Claremorris Newman Institute Ballina Kiltimagh Mayfly Hotel Foxford Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar
730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm
Next Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 21st September 2015
Housing bull Funding of circa euro100m has been made available to the MDs to make all
vacant properties fit for letting bull Funding of circa euro120m is available to provide central heating in all LA
houses which do not currently have it Survey works and tender document preparation underway by Architects Department
bull 188 of the targeted 250 houses for EEP work in 2015 have commenced bull Work on a new Anti Social behaviour strategy has commenced bull Revised housing grant scheme as adopted by the members is in full
operation and working well bull The introduction of the HAP Programme targeted for Q3 2015 is currently
being reviewed bull Capital Construction Programme 2015 is on target bull Department approval has been sought for the creation of a post of Tenancy
Sustainment Officer for the County This creation of this position is one of the objectives of the Mayo Homeless Strategy
bull Work continues on implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 20 14 -20 19
bull The Central Housing Office located in Swinford is working well and helping the MDs to deliver the Housing Work Programme and better coshyordinate their activities
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Planning bull County Development Plan
Variation to County Development Plan agreed at July meeting of Council Work underway on the review of Renewable Energy Strategy
bull Towns Village Plans Programme of TowniVillage Plans being prepared
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Environment bull Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management P lan
Work is underway on the implementation phase of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan The process to appoint a Waste Prevention Officer has commenced
bull Waste Management The Household Waste Regulations i e introduction of pay-by-weight for kerbside collection service has come into force from 15t July 2015 Compliance levels are being monitored
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Provided ongoing support to food sector clients throughout the County participated as a Judge at Irish Quality Food amp Drinks Awards organisation of Seafood Seminar for Ideas Week organised Food Academy Start Programme in conjunction with the Musgrave s Group Ongoing support with pre~aration for the Network Ireland Conference in Westport on 2St September Working with Mayo Chambers of Commerce on a high profi le Mayo Business Awards (to be held in November)
Upcoming LEO Events Mayo Ideas Week runs from 2S th September to 2nd October There are a total of IS events spread throughout the County touching on areas as diverse of Energy Saving for Business Jobs of the Future Ideas for the Film amp TV Sector Harnessing Mayo s Seafood Industry and the retail sector Full programme will be available on wwwlocalenterpriseiemayo and wwwmayoie by 8th September An infonnation seminar on the national Trading Online Voucher scheme will be delivered in Belmullet on the 9th September 201 5 in the Talbot Hotel Bootcamp for shortlisted Irelands Best Young Entr epreneur candidates to be held in Delphi Resort on 2Sth - 2ih September
bull Community amp Integrated Development Mayo County Childcare Committee assisted 44 Early-Years Services in the County to secure euro438223 in capital funding 24 are community based not for profit and 20 are privately owned Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme launched for West Mayo (Westport) Facilitated four communities in the Pride of Place competition which was judged in July (Tourmakeady Swinford Mayo GAA Masters and Comhairle na nOg Mhaigheo) Planning a series of community consultation meetings as part of th LCDCs development of a Leader Local Development Strategy for the 2014 - 2020 Programme (see dates below) Mon Sept 7 Louisburgh Community Centre 730pm Tue Sept 8 Ostan Oilean Acla Achill Sound 730pm Wed Sept 9 Ballinrobe Parish Centre 730pm Thu Sept 10 Ballintubber Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 14 Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet 730pm Tue Sept 15 Balla Community Centre 730pm Wed Sept 16 Hotel Newport 730pm Tue Sept 22 Parochial Hall Ballyhaunis 730pm Wed Sept 23 Westport Quay Community Centre 730pm Thu Sept 24 Killala Community Centre 730pm Mon Sept 28 Gateway Hotel Swinford 730pm Wed Sept 30 Community Centre Crossmolina 730pm Thu Oct I Parochial Centre Charlestown 730pm
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thu Mon
Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12
Town Hall Claremorris Newman Institute Ballina Kiltimagh Mayfly Hotel Foxford Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar
730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm
Next Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 21st September 2015
Housing bull Funding of circa euro100m has been made available to the MDs to make all
vacant properties fit for letting bull Funding of circa euro120m is available to provide central heating in all LA
houses which do not currently have it Survey works and tender document preparation underway by Architects Department
bull 188 of the targeted 250 houses for EEP work in 2015 have commenced bull Work on a new Anti Social behaviour strategy has commenced bull Revised housing grant scheme as adopted by the members is in full
operation and working well bull The introduction of the HAP Programme targeted for Q3 2015 is currently
being reviewed bull Capital Construction Programme 2015 is on target bull Department approval has been sought for the creation of a post of Tenancy
Sustainment Officer for the County This creation of this position is one of the objectives of the Mayo Homeless Strategy
bull Work continues on implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 20 14 -20 19
bull The Central Housing Office located in Swinford is working well and helping the MDs to deliver the Housing Work Programme and better coshyordinate their activities
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Planning bull County Development Plan
Variation to County Development Plan agreed at July meeting of Council Work underway on the review of Renewable Energy Strategy
bull Towns Village Plans Programme of TowniVillage Plans being prepared
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Environment bull Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management P lan
Work is underway on the implementation phase of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan The process to appoint a Waste Prevention Officer has commenced
bull Waste Management The Household Waste Regulations i e introduction of pay-by-weight for kerbside collection service has come into force from 15t July 2015 Compliance levels are being monitored
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Council Meeting 14th September 2015
Mon Tue Wed Thu Mon
Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 12
Town Hall Claremorris Newman Institute Ballina Kiltimagh Mayfly Hotel Foxford Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar
730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm 730pm
Next Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 21st September 2015
Housing bull Funding of circa euro100m has been made available to the MDs to make all
vacant properties fit for letting bull Funding of circa euro120m is available to provide central heating in all LA
houses which do not currently have it Survey works and tender document preparation underway by Architects Department
bull 188 of the targeted 250 houses for EEP work in 2015 have commenced bull Work on a new Anti Social behaviour strategy has commenced bull Revised housing grant scheme as adopted by the members is in full
operation and working well bull The introduction of the HAP Programme targeted for Q3 2015 is currently
being reviewed bull Capital Construction Programme 2015 is on target bull Department approval has been sought for the creation of a post of Tenancy
Sustainment Officer for the County This creation of this position is one of the objectives of the Mayo Homeless Strategy
bull Work continues on implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 20 14 -20 19
bull The Central Housing Office located in Swinford is working well and helping the MDs to deliver the Housing Work Programme and better coshyordinate their activities
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Planning bull County Development Plan
Variation to County Development Plan agreed at July meeting of Council Work underway on the review of Renewable Energy Strategy
bull Towns Village Plans Programme of TowniVillage Plans being prepared
Next Planning Environment amp Agriculture Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 15th October 2015
Environment bull Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management P lan
Work is underway on the implementation phase of the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan The process to appoint a Waste Prevention Officer has commenced
bull Waste Management The Household Waste Regulations i e introduction of pay-by-weight for kerbside collection service has come into force from 15t July 2015 Compliance levels are being monitored
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Landfill Management The capping contract for cell at Rathroeen Landfi ll Site was completed in July 2015
bull RMCEI 2015 The RMCEI Plan for 2015 is being implemented Priorities for inspections include - End of Life Vehicles
Household Food Regulations Unauthorised fill sites
- Septic tank inspections bull Bathing Water Quality
13 Blue Flags and 9 Green Coast Flags were awarded to Mayo for 2015 Due to weather conditions bathing Prohibition Notices (Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Date Carramore 15 th July 2015 Cross (Louisburgh) 15 th July 2015 and 13th August 201 5 Dooega 13 th August 20 15 Keel 13 th August 2015 Whitestrand (Tallaghbawn) 15th July 20 15 and 13 th August 2015
Advisory Notices (Advice - Do Not Swim) were in force on the following beaches Beach Cross (Louisburgh) Clare Island Dugort Beach
Date 14th August 2015 13 th August 2015 13th August 2015
Next Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 3rd September 2015
Roads bull Works on the improvements to the New Line in Castlebar on the R31 0 are
due to commence in October bull The Mulranny footpath scheme on the N59 is due to be completed in
September 2015 bull Works on Smarter Travel in Claremorris due to commence in September bull The CPO for the N60 at Laganamuck was published in August of2015 bull Works have commenced on the N59 Rossow bends road realignment
scheme
Water Services bull Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the SLA with Irish
Water which is a requirement for the end of2015 bull The Council will receive completed tenders for Rural Water Bundle lA
upgrade works in the coming month bull Work is ongoing on Breaffy Sewerage scheme bull The Srah to Westport water scheme is effectively complete
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Upcoming Events Programme Update Next Counci l Meeting 14th September 2015
bull Works on the extension of the Ballina Regional Supply to Bonniconlon will commence in September
Next Culture Ed ucation Heritage Corporate Affairs and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee Meeting 18th September 2015
Next Meeting of Commemoration Committee 18th September 2015
Corporate Affairs bull The Council received sanction from Department of Environment
Community and Local Government on 1711 020 14 for appointment of two Directors of Services Following a national competition which attracted over four hundred applications the Public Appointments Service recommended applicants for the fi lling of posts in a number of Local Authorities In the case of Mayo the Public Appointments Service forwarded two recommendations for appointment as Directors of Services to Mayo County Council namely Mr Thomas Gilligan Corrandulla County Galway and Ms Joanne Grehan Swinford County Mayo and both will be taking up duty on 11102015
bull Work is completed on the short listing process for the 1600 applications received for General Operatives and interview boards will be arranged The actual numbers to be recruited from the panels when set up will be dependent on receipt of sanction from the Department of Environment Community and Local Government and availability of funding
bull Over 90 Gateway Participants remain employed by the Council bull Emergency responses including responses to fatal and serious Road
Traffic Collisions continued to be successfully implemented throughout the four Municipal Districts
bull A roof fall arrest safety system has been put in place at Aras an Contae Castlebar and roof remedial works and installation of energy reducing solar panels are at advanced stage of installation
bull The Health and Safety Authority investigation into the tragic death of the late Mr John Mc Nicholas RIP is ongoing Welfare and support services have been provided as appropriate by Mayo County Council
Other Updates Upcoming Events
Finance bull Monthly report attached
Dates of SPC Meetings and other relevant meetings notified
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
Mayo County Council FINANCIAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2015
1 Major Expenditure and Income by Division with 2015 Adopted Budget Seven months ended 31st July 2015
EXPENDITURE INCOME
Service Exp To Date Budget Remaining Spent Inc To Date Budget Not Recd Recd
Division Description Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015 Julmiddot15 2015 2015 2015
A Housing and Building 8757700 16033087 7275387 55 8797385 16247670 7450285 54 B Roads Transport and Safety 15664758 33269120 17604362 47 12208764 27143978 14935214 45 C Water Services 9719426 15185781 5466355 64 11212361 17445201 6232 840 64 D Development Management 4668857 7844635 3175778 60 1445777 2492500 1046723 58 E Environmental Services 11345994 18899492 7553498 60 5981 719 10627596 4645877 56 F Recreation and Amenity 5837081 8659829 2822748 67 1886234 2012700 126466 94 G Agriculture Education Health and Welfare 1643470 3774757 2131287 44 1154412 2801170 1646758 41 H Miscellaneous Services 6208614 9312708 3104094 67 2151325 1809000 -342325 119 J Central Management Charges 8454894 14559598 6104704 58 948448 1584000 635552 60
Rates 14972990 26053906 11080916 57 Local Government Fund 10016584 17171286 7154703 58 Pension Related Deduction 1296852 2150000 853149 60
GRAND TOTAL 72300794 127539007 55238213 57 72072848 127539007 55466159 57
2 Performance of Local Authority Revenue Collection Levels
Rents Rates Housing Loans
Total for collection 4537930
32037668 3301798
Collected Julmiddot15
3444211 11071 631
1913729
Arrears Jul-15
1093719 20966037
1388069
Collected
76 35 58
3 Recourse to Overdraft Facility
Number of days in overdraft Estimated Interest incurred
28 4793
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