FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council (FODC) has ‘apologised’ for any hurt caused by a statement issued by the council following the recent Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex. The landmark ruling, which applies to the Equality Act 2010, is expected to have implications for single-sex spaces, such as toilets, changing […]
Council spells out rules to local dog owners
A NUMBER of locations around Fermanagh have been identified as “hot spots for dog fouling” by the Council, as it ramps up its efforts to promote responsibile pet ownership. The Loughshore Path at Bellanaleck, Killyfole Lake, the Broadmeadow and the Derrychara Playing fields in Enniskillen, sa well as four locations in Omagh, have all singled out as […]
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is ‘quite rich’
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has said its “quite rich at present” as it has pledged £11 million of its current financial reserves towards the redevelopment of the Lakeland Forum. Prior to the vote on the redevelopment of the Forum, councillors were informed that the cost of the project had risen to £70 million, compared to […]
Row over size of new Lakeland Forum swimming pool
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Fermanagh and Omagh Council said that demand for a 50-metre pool in the new Lakeland Forum would “not meet the cost” of development.
Council to bring in new guidance for single sex spaces
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council say they will be implementing the provisions of a recent Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex. The council is the first local authority in the North to say it will be implementing the provisions of last week’s Supreme Court ruling. […]
Council asked to help identify sites for Travellers
THE local council has been asked to assist in identifying potential sites for both short-term and long-term ‘culturally appropriate’ accommodation for the Traveller Community. Irish Travellers, a legally protected ethnic minority, are supported by the Housing Executive (HE) for their accommodation needs. While many Travellers prefer traditional housing, the HE also provides serviced sites for […]
Fermanagh book of condolences opened for Pope Francis
Fermanagh and Omagh Council has opened the book of condolences to offer locals a chance to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Car headlight glare not currently tested
IT’S such a pervasive problem that puts many motorists off driving at night, however it has now been revealed the intensity of car headlights is not currently tested for road safety purposes. Fermanagh and Omagh Council recently wrote to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) expressing concern about the brightness of vehicle headlights, noting they are […]
Bins not collected as rates bills arrive in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents have been left furious after a number of bins continue to go uncollected across the county, days after the much-anticipated rates bills were delivered to many local homes. The Council recently voted to increase the district rate for householders and businesses, with a £1.50 per month increase for average residential rate payers and […]
Celebrating 10 years of Fermanagh’s ‘super council’
IT’S NOW exactly ten years since the creation of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC). In April 2015, as part of a major shake up of local government across the North, Fermanagh District Council merged with Omagh District Council to form the ‘super council’ we have today. Chaired by Cllr Thomas O’Reilly from Sinn Fein, […]