Offaly County Council

Blas na hÉireann 2024: Midlands Winners Now in its 17th year, the awards represent an annual food industry pilgrimage to Dingle to meet Ireland’s future stars in the food and drink industry. Have a look at all the Midlands winners, including; Best in Offaly for Bon Chocolatiers Best in Laois Mueller & O'Connell Bakery Best in Westmeath, Bonny Bó Best in Longford Panelto Foods The full list of winners here https://lnkd.in/eTJ-6b7Z #euinmyregion #eujtf #midlandsadvantage #blasnaheireann #foodawards Local Enterprise Office Westmeath Local Enterprise Office Offaly Local Enterprise Office Laois Local Enterprise Office Longford

In accordance with S11 of the Roads Act 1993 & S80 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) #YourCouncil propose to take in charge: 🏘️ Ballin Rí, Tullamore 🏘️ Avondale, Birr 🏘️ Melsop Close, Birr ℹ️ Further details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/enxku8xx

Share your views! 📢Our Corporate Plan serves as a framework for action and is based on Offaly County Council’s values, vision and how we will support the citizens of Offaly. The new Corporate Plan is currently being prepared and a draft will be brought to the December meeting of the Council for approval. 📍Our Chief Executive, Anna Marie Delaney, discusses why it is important for the citizens of Offaly to share their views and is asking people to take 5 minutes to complete the following survey which will help shape the Plan and our County. 💻https://lnkd.in/ezPkr3yH (includes accessibility features) ⏰Survey closes 13.10.2024 (9pm) Local Enterprise Office Offaly Midlands 103 MidlandsIreland.ie

What's the Good News for Local Businesses? Key Highlights from Budget 2025! The recent Budget announcement packed pro-business initiatives to safeguard our economic well-being and support businesses across Ireland. Here's a quick snapshot 💰 €170 Million Power Up Grant: A new grant to assist businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors, providing much-needed support for energy costs. 📈 Minimum Wage Increase: An 80-cent increase to the National Minimum Wage, benefiting workers and promoting fair pay. Increases to the VAT registration thresholds that apply for the supply of goods and services to €85,000 and €42,500 respectively, Increases to the earned-income tax credit and changes to retirement relief. 🌍 Regional Development Focus: An additional €15.5 million allocated to the IDA to enhance regional development and attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). 🚀 Support for Innovation: €9.7 million for Enterprise Ireland to fund innovative startups and targeted decarbonisation initiatives, fostering growth and sustainability. 🔧 Increased Investment: Enhanced funding for regulatory offices to ensure effective business support. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, emphasized the importance of SMEs, stating: “Over 95% of all companies in Ireland are SMEs and they are vital to our success as a broad-based economy.” This budget allocation of €1,035 million reflects a commitment to empowering businesses and addressing ongoing challenges. Find a full overview here https://lnkd.in/dT5jUqrQ #Budget2025 #SupportLocal #SMEs #Innovation #Localenterprise

🌎 Did you check out our latest climate newsletter? ➡ Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, Nature Restoration Law passes in Europe, a new climate subject at Senior Cycle level, Carlow fire service in world-first, latest data from Europe and open consultations at home. Sign up now: https://gov.ie/climatenews 💻 Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eg-dzkbr

**TONIGHT** 📢 In partnership with Clara Town Team and #YourCouncil, join us for a drop in information evening in #Clara to discover the variety of supports available to bring a vacant property back into residential use. 📍 Old Bank of Ireland Building (R35 FW72) ⏰ Call in any time between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday 02nd October and discuss your options with our team. Discuss supports available including ✔️Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant ✔️Repair & Lease Scheme ✔️Local Authority Home Loan ✔️Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan ✔️Build Heritage Investment Scheme (for buildings that are a protected structure) ✔️Historic Structures Fund ✔️SEAI Grants 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQmcXsCb #OurRuralFuture Midlands 103

Please note due to an ESB Network electricity supply interruption, Edenderry Municipal District office building, e-hive coworking hub & Edenderry Library are closed to the public today. If you need to contact our offices, please contact us via customerservices@offalycoco.ie

🚧 Birr Municipal District - Temporary Road Closure ➡️ Main Street, Shinrone (R421) ⏰ Works are extended until Friday 04th Oct 2024; (from 8am-6pm daily). 🚧 Local diversions in place. 💻www.offaly.ie/notices/ 🚧 #YourCouncil apologise for any inconvenience.

🚧 Edenderry Municipal District - Emergency Road Closure for essential road repairs. ➡️ R401-2 Shean, Edenderry ⏰ 01st Oct until 03rd Oct (inclusive) 🚧 Diversions in place ➡️ www.offaly.ie/notices/

📢Is creat gníomhaíochta é ár bPlean Corparáideach agus is ar ár luachanna, ár bhfís agus ar an gcaoi a dtacóidh muid le saoránaigh Uíbh Fhailí atá sé bunaithe. Tá an Plean Corparáideach nua á ullmhú faoi láthair agus tabharfar dréacht de go dtí cruinniú na Nollag den Chomhairle lena fhaomhadh. 📍Seo í ár bPríomhfheidhmeannach, Anna Marie Delaney, ag labhairt di ar a thábhachtaí atá sé do mhuintir Uíbh Fhailí a gcuid tuairimí a roinnt agus tá sí ag iarraidh ar dhaoine 5 nóiméad a chaitheamh leis an suirbhé a dhéanamh chun cabhrú linn an Plean a mhúnlú ar mhaithe leis an gContae. 💻 https://lnkd.in/eg9EPmjH (feidhmeanna inrochtaineachta ar fáil) ⏰Dúnfar an suirbhé an 13.10.2024 (9 i.n.)