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Council News, Latest News 02 March 2021

Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk closed following landslide

It was necessary to close the Cliff Walk between Bray and Greystones over the weekend due to a number of landslides as the cliff has become unstable in parts due to the prolonged period of very heavy rainfall on top of the very wet preceding ...

Council News, Latest News 26 February 2021

Breaking down Barriers: A Conversation with Wicklow’s Women Councillors

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a woman in local politics, or maybe you’ve thought about running yourself? Join us at ‘Breaking down Barriers’ on Thursday, March 11th, for a discussion between Wicklow County Council’s female elected representatives and national experts on women in politics, ...

Council News, Latest News 24 February 2021

Kiosks at Bray Seafront for 2021 Season

Bray Tourism invite expressions of interest from individuals seeking to lease the Kiosks at Bray Seafront for the period from April 2021 until October 2021. There are a total of five Kiosks available running from North to South with No. 2 being nearest to the ...

Council News, Latest News 18 February 2021

Road Works L-1010 Kilgarron Hill, Enniskerry

Wicklow County Council wishes to advise the public that work to install a new surface water drainage pipe at L-1010 Kilgarron Hill, Enniskerry will commence on Monday the 22nd February. This is to service new development in the area. The work is expected to last ...

Council News, Latest News 08 February 2021

Wicklow plays its part in new campaign to get Ireland reading during Covid

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Council News, Latest News 02 February 2021

Wicklow Community Funding tops €4.64 Million in 2020

Grant funding of €4.64m was administered by Wicklow County Council’s Community, Cultural & Social Development Directorate in 2020. Wicklow did exceptionally well under the various Town & Village enhancement schemes in 2020, securing funding of €961,538 for 25 different projects spread across the county. The Council’s own ...

Council News, Latest News 29 January 2021

Wicklow County Arts Office to offer funded coaching/mentoring sessions

Wicklow County Council Arts Office is developing a suite of professional supports for artists and arts professionals in recognition of disruption to lives and livelihoods brought about by COVID-19. These will complement the funding supports it makes available through grants. Already, 2021 looks set to be another ...

Council News, Latest News 27 January 2021

Deadline extended for built heritage funding schemes

Wicklow County Council is pleased to announce an extension of the period for applications to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) grant schemes until 26th February 2021. The application period was extended by one month by the Department of Housing, ...

Council News, Latest News 25 January 2021

Bray ranks 7th in the latest Irish Business Against Litter League

Bray has been assessed as the being ‘Clean to European Norms’ in the latest Irish Business Against Litter League (IBAL). Last year Bray was tied at 19th in the league but this year the town has has risen to 7th overall. An Tasice, who carry out the ...

Council News, Latest News 22 January 2021

Have your say on the County Wicklow Screen Sector Development Strategy

Public input to a survey which will help shape the County Wicklow Screen Sector Development Strategy over the next five years is being sought by Wicklow County Council. Two companies - Saffery Champness Ireland and Nordicity - have been commissioned by the Council to develop its ...

Council News, Latest News 22 January 2021

Wicklow County Council Tidy Town, Estates and Environmental Awards

Wicklow County Council has announced the winners of its annual Tidy Towns and Environmental Awards. The environmental awards recognise best practice projects in a range of topics covering Climate Action, biodiversity, protection of resources and prevention of waste. Prize winners included Tidy Towns groups, schools and ...

Council News, Latest News 18 January 2021

Works have commenced on the Bray Seafront Plaza Scheme

Works have commenced on Strand Road at the National Sealife Centre Complex as part of the Bray Seafront Plaza Scheme. The Scheme will provide linkage between the existing pedestrian and cycle facilities to the north and south of the complex, will rationalise car parking and ...

Council News, Latest News 18 December 2020

N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 improvement scheme makes progress

Work on the N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme is progressing through Phases 1 to 4 of the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Project Management Guidelines (PMG’s),Councillors and the public have been informed today (Weds). The N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 Improvement Scheme is ...

Council News, Latest News 18 December 2020

Age Friendly Winter Care packages to be distributed by Wicklow County Council

Special Age Friendly Winter Care packages are being distributed by Wicklow County Council to the most isolated and vulnerable in the county. Each of the 500 packs contains a number of age friendly items such as an Eircode fridge magnet and an information guide to services ...

Council News, Latest News 16 December 2020

Honouring Dr Christopher Thompson and frontline workers

A wreath laying ceremony took place in Bray on today (Wednesday) to remember Dr Christopher Thompson (1815-1876). Dr Thompson worked as a doctor in Bray and in 1876 when there was an outbreak of cholera. He volunteered to care for the victims but contracted the disease ...

Council News, Latest News 14 December 2020

Congratulations to Zach Cullen, this year’s winner of the Katie Taylor Bursary, awarded by Wicklow County Council.

Congratulations to Zach Cullen, this year’s winner of the Katie Taylor Bursary, awarded by Wicklow County Council. Zach, a member of the Wicklow Senior and U20 football squads, received his award at Wicklow County Buildings on Wednesday last (Dec 9). As well as his Wicklow County duties, ...

Council News, Latest News 14 December 2020

Catherine Fulvio’s Seven Secrets to Stop Festive Food Waste

The people of County Wicklow are being asked to reduce food waste this Christmas with Catherine Fulvio’s “Seven Secrets to Stop Festive Food Waste”. Shockingly we will throw out millions of euros worth of food over Christmas Week and Wicklow County Council along with seven other ...

Bray.ie’s Top 10 Christmas Gifts List for 2020

Get in the festive shopping spirit with spectacular gifts available from local Bray retailers. Please #ShopLocalFirst this Christmas! Bray.ie is not responsible for the content of any external websites and no endorsement of any of the deals or discounts, or any products or services contained on ...

Council News, Latest News 07 December 2020

‘Love Wicklow, Shop Local’ campaign launched by Wicklow County Council

A ‘Love Wicklow, Shop Local’ campaign has been launched by Wicklow County Council with the aim of encouraging Wicklow residents to support local business throughout the festive season. People can do this by shopping locally online or safely in-store. There is also a chance to win ...

Council News, Latest News 30 November 2020

Standardised temporary ground graphics to encourage #SocialDistancing are again available from the Town Council.

Standardised temporary ground graphics to encourage #SocialDistancing are again available from the Town Council. If your Town Centre business requires them please email BrayMD@wicklowcoco.ie requesting an install which is free of charge.