The Forum will now close on April 30, with construction of the new leisure centre starting next month. A legal challenge to the decision is expected.
Countdown on to big Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting
ALL eyes will be on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council tonight (Tuesday) as they prepare to vote on the proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen. A large crowd turned out to the Enniskillen Hotel last night (Monday) for a emotionally charged public meeting on the plan, which is now reported to […]
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum to cost around £70 million
The major Enniksillen project is expected to be given the green light at a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council meeting tonight (Tuesday).
Council to spend £60k on new laptops for councillors
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to spend £60,000 on new laptops for its 40 councillors. However, the ‘Herald understands councillors themselves have yet to be informed of the plan. The council this week issued a tender looking for a company to supply the laptops. It is part, the council states, of a ‘device refresh […]
Enniskillen town centre ‘just coping’ as fears grow
BUSINESS owners are fearing “people won’t come” to the county as major concerns are raised over the future of tourism and the industry in Fermanagh and the town centre in Enniskillen. The county’s industry is on a knife-edge as fears grow over the future of Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and the sharp rise in National Insurance […]
Pay rise for Fermanagh councillors
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Part of the reason Fermanagh householders saw their rates rise this year was to help fund this pay rise.
FODC reports ‘near misses’ with bin lorries
BOTH drivers and pedestrians are being urged to be more careful around bin lorries, after the Council said its crews had reported a number of ‘near misses’ in recent times. Fermanagh and Omagh Council issued the appeal for road users to be aware of their own safety when driving or walking near local refuse collection […]
Concerns over ‘upkeep’ of Clinton Centre in Enniskillen
The Clinton Centre, located at the end of Belmore Street in Enniskillen, had previously been home to an art gallery, cafe and youth hostel.
Renewed calls grow for Lisnaskea banking hub
THERE have been renewed calls for a banking hub to be set up in Lisnaskea. The town has been without a bank of any kind for a year now, with the Ulster Bank closing last March. At the time Cllr Eddie Roofe, pictured below, approached LINK – the body responsible for banking hubs – about potentially setting […]
Postal problems persist for Fermanagh residents
THE PROBLEMS with Fermanagh’s postal system are persisting, with the local Council now planning to write to Royal Mail to address the problem. As reported by the ‘Herald, concerns have been raised locally with people claiming they’re not receiving letters on time, with Royal Mail employees citing they’re under major pressure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to […]