Sligo to rely on existing resources to fund volunteering year projects
Sligo is going to be relying on existing resources and co-operation from volunteer groups as it takes on the mantle of European Capital of Volunteering for 2017. Following a presentation to Sligo County Council on what the title means for Sligo and what to expect in the year ahead Sinn…
Sligo’s CEO does not rule out further service cuts due to financial plan
The chief executive of Sligo County Council is warning that services may be hit further if the local authority is to meet the targets set down in its financial plan for the coming years. That’s because the achievement of the plan’s targets is dependent on staff being reduced even further.…
Minister claims he’s been ‘very flexible’ with Sligo County Council
The Minister for Housing and Local Government says his department has been very flexible with Sligo County Council in resolving its financial situation. Minister Simon Coveney has come in for criticism locally in recent months for failing to be lenient enough on the Council’s strict financial plan to reduce its…
Sligo co co finances improving but still a challenge says CEO
The financial situation at Sligo County Council is improving but still challenging according to the CEO. Ciaran Hayes has presented the draft 2017 budget to a meeting of the council today. Councillors also have to decide on the rates to be paid by ratepayers for the coming year. …
More financial woes as Sligo County Council faced with unexpected VAT bill
Sligo County Council is facing a bill of more than a quarter million euro from Revenue. It arises because the council did not believe it was responsible for VAT arising from arrangements with contractors to carry out work on unfinished housing developments under a special government scheme. The actual VAT…