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Sustainable Skerries has submitted feedback on the draft Active Travel Plan, emphasizing support for improved accessibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. They highlight the benefits of active travel and urge continued community engagement. Suggestions include enhancing pedestrian crossings, addressing traffic issues near schools, and advocating for a local bus service.

Members of Sustainable Skerries attended an engagement evening regarding the Harbour Road enhancements and Red Island Loop. They supported plans focusing on biodiversity, accessibility for residents with mobility issues, and separating pedestrian and cycling pathways. Concerns included balancing lighting with wildlife preservation. The project promises to significantly improve public space safety and aesthetics.

Rows of chairs with people from behind and Sharon Keilthy speaking

In our series of blog posts about the 2023 Skerries Eco Festival, Sustainable Skerries committee member Evelyn Cottell sums up the first three of our nine wonderful Sunday Afternoon Talks . She writes: The Eco Talks session took place on Sunday 3rd September, in The Little Theatre.   In the nearby Old Schoolhouse, ECO Fair stalls were in full swing, facilitating a flow of people in and out of the two events,… Read More