Bitter exchanges broke out after some members were not permitted to speak before the vote was taken.
Council backs inquiry call into Covid handling in care homes
THE Council has backed by a majority vote a call by the Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch for a public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland care homes. He said it was time for answers and called on the Stormont Executive to instigate a public inquiry into why care home […]
Welcome return to the old ways as Council encourages card senders to use townland names this Christmas
THE COUNCIL is encouraging locals to use townlands when addressing their Christmas cards this year, in what is being seen as a welcome return to the history and heritage of Fermanagh’s placenames. Almost ten years ago a new postal address system was introduced across the North, removing the need for townlands on addresses and focusing instead […]
Dark sky plans as aurora shines over Belcoo
The Council is exploring plans for a dark sky park in Fermanagh.
Safety concerns over Rainbow Crossings
A MEETING of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Policy and Resources Committee has heard of potential issues around Rainbow Crossings for some people with disabilities. The initiative came to life after Foyle Pride Committee approached Derry City and Strabane District Council who unanimously agreed to back the call for a Rainbow Crossing showing LGBTQ+ community. […]
Delays expected as work begins on Enniskillen road
One lane of the Queen Elizabeth Road will be closed for two weeks.
Call for urgent action to repair local beauty spot
Calls for Council and the Forestry Service to work together to repair the approach to the stunning Jenkin Lake.
Unipork decision was ‘dealt with entirely appropriately
“The Council has taken a decision and we now await the Department’s direction as to how to proceed.”
Council seeks legal advice over stroke responses
“There is something almost sinister about the fact almost 4,000 signatures and consultations have disappeared.”
Beautiful town’ becoming littered with rubbish
IT WOULD appear that litter is one of the unwelcome outcomes to arise from the pandemic over the past year with the local Council admitting they are “aware” of a problem. The Fermanagh Herald has been contacted by a member of the public who sent photographs along with an expression of disappointment at the way […]