The report ‘Supporting Enterprise, Local Development and Economic Growth-Analysis of Local Authority Activities for 2012’ was published today by the County and City Managers’ Association (CCMA). The report which was welcomed by Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., highlights over 2,300 separate actions, projects and promotional activities undertaken by local authorities in 2012 to support job creation and economic development. Read more...

Today (28th September) is the last day for registration of the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (including septic tanks) for the reduced fee of €5. An estimated 186,331 registrations have been submitted as of this morning and it is estimated this figure will reach 200,000 by the end of the day. Owners are reminded that they have until midnight tonight to register and pay the reduced €5 fee online at www.protectourwater.ie. Payment can also be made at local authority offices throughout the day. Read more...

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) confirmed today that over €100 million has been received to date from 990,459 households in payment of the Household Charge.  In addition to this, there were 19,490 waivers received, with a further 6,000 registrations currently being queried. Thus, there is a grand total of 1,015,949 properties registered at this time. Read more...

To assist local authorities in exploring open source solutions, the LGMA has developed a stand alone network infrastructure.  Read more.