Joe Newman
Councillor for the Swords Ward in Fingal
Joe is an Independent Councillor for the Swords Electoral Area. Joe was first elected to Fingal County Council in 2014.
Following great encouragement from Swords residents Joe decided to go forward for the 2019 local elections. It was a good decision and Joe was re-elected to Fingal County Council. Joe would like to thank everybody who voted for him.
Framework For Local Authority Community Support Response
A COVID-19 Community Response Forum is being set up to harness the tremendous work already being done by volunteers and to ensure that there is a coordinated approach to the delivery of supports across Fingal. The purpose and proposed structure of the Forums, to be...
Fingal Libraries Autism-Friendly scheme
I am delighted to see the following Funding awarded to Fingal Libraries.who provide a superb service for the citizens of Fingal. The funding of Autism Friendly initiatives is absolutely needed and to be welcomed. PRESS RELEASE Fingal County Council 29 July 2019 Fingal...
Rathbeale Road-Roadworks Information
What is involved in the project? Beginning in June 2019, work is due to commence on the R125 Rathbeale Road Upgrade Project involving the: Upgrade of the existing R125 Rathbeale Road from the Murrough Road Junction to the new Oldtown/Mooretown Junction. Provision of...
Breast Check Screening Unit Concerns
I recently made representations to the Pavillions Shopping Centre and the Breast Check Screening Unit to convey the concerns of residents who were worried about losing this valuable service. Dear Sir or Madam. I have been asked by a number of Swords...
Swords Cultural Quarter Update
See the Pres Release from Fingal Co Co in relation to the Swords Cultural Quarer. March 22, 2019 PRESS RELEASE Project management team to be appointed to oversee Swords Cultural Quarter development Fingal County Council is to seek to appoint a project management...
Swords Theatre……. becoming a reality
Swords Theatre is becoming a reality. I am delighted to report that Fingal County Council is to seek to appoint a project management services team to oversee the delivery of projects within the multi-million euro Swords Cultural Quarter (SCQ) development. Press...
Swords Woodlands Photo
We Have a beautiful woodland on our doorstep this photo was taken last year in Brackenstown Woods
Tree Planting Initiative by Orla Farrell from EasyTreesie
I was delighted to be Involved in the recent tree planting initiative with Orla Farrell promoter of the Easytreesie project. Edward Stephens Rita O Sullivan and John Drinane from Swords Woodland Association helped Orla on the day. Swords Woodland Associiation...
All Weather Pitch River Valley
I welcome the recent press release from FCC and I am pleased that i was instrumental in achieving the provision of this facility for local clubs and the wider community. I will continue my work in helping to make Swords A great place to Live,Work and...
Relocation of Post Office
See Below letter sent To Minister Bruton. 28/12/2018 Minister for Communications Climate Action and the Environmen Dear Minister Bruton I am contacting you regards the Post Office in River Valley Swords. I recently received an email from you on the 19th October 2018...
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