I welcome the compensation agreed by the Executive and encourage residents affected by the floods to contact the councils Environmental Health Department regarding compensation.
To ensure that all eligible consumers receive their 60+ SmartPass in time for the start date, it is essential that they return their applications by 29th August.
As an advocate of renewable energies I proposed in council the acquisition of a wind turbine for North Down. I am absolutely delighted that a wind turbine has now been built at Balloo beside our new recycling centre and transfer station.
For over 60's Smartpass you can now phone the Smartlink Office on 08456000049 to request an application pack or alternatively visit their website at www.60smartpass.info.
The Smartpasses will first come into use on the 1 October 2008.
The Department of Environment have placed permanent Tree Preservation Orders on the trees at the conservation area surrounding Ballykillaire Sportsplex and safeguards one of the most important open spaces in North Down.
