Joe Newman
Councillor at Fingal County Council
Joe is an Independent Councillor Candidate for the Swords Electoral Area. Joe was elected to Fingal County Council in 2014.
Joe’s manifesto for election was based on what he heard calling door to door and listening to the people of Fingal. He is there to work on behalf of the people of Fingal and to strengthen relationships between the local council and the people of Fingal.
Manifesto for 2014 Local Elections
My Manifesto I have been listening to you and this is what you have said: The property tax is unfair and inequitable and you need someone to lobby on your behalf. You can be assured I will lobby to have this tax abolished, in the meantime when it comes to the remit of...
read moreSwiftway is Just a Glorified QBC
I attended the public consultation process for the proposed new Bus Rapid Transit system, on 17th February, at County Hall. I met some residents from Broadmeadows, who were furious at the proposed route. While we badly need a better transport system, this system is...
read moreNewman Calls For New Car Park
From North County Leader: Swords local area election candidate, Joe Newman (NP), is advocating a new car park at Lissenhall, in Swords. He is adamant that the new car park should be located near the terminus for the new Bus Rapid Transit scheme, which is planned for...
read moreLocal Playground needs Refurbishment
From North County Leader: Local community activist, Joe Newman has made an appeal to the County Council to undertake refurbishment works ata playground at Rathingle, Swords, which also serves part of Ridgewood and to consider providing more playgrounds in the area....
read moreSwords Pupils Do Their Bit For Environment
Pupils from the Holy Family Senior National School in Rivervalley, Swords participated in a Litter Pick and Graffiti Removal Project in their local area on Wednesday, 27th November last. Article from the North County Leader..... The children, aged 9-12...
read moreAnti Social Behaviour
I have been contacted by a number of concerned residents in Rivervalley and the greater Swords area regarding the problem of anti-social behaviour, some of whom are living in fear due to the behaviour of teenagers congregating in the vicinity of their homes during the...
read moreRiver Valley Ramps A Cause For Great Concern
River Valley Ramps A Cause For Great Concern. I have contacted the County Council to seriously look into repairing and constructing some wheelchair ramps and footpaths around River Valley, as some are in an appalling and unsafe condition. Local resident, Anna Preston...
read morePoor Traffic Management Causing Gridlock
I have been contacted by many motorists who are enduring traffic jams particularly between the Fingallians Roundabout and the Fire Station at peak traffic times. I have found that the problem is caused by the sequencing of traffic lights in the area, which need to be...
read moreSubmissions Deadline for Rathingle Local Area Plan
Residents of Ridgewood and Forest Boulevard, in particular, need to be aware of the Rathingle Local Area plan. The plan is on display online and at County Hall. We’re not sure at this point exactly what is being proposed for development on this site. Submissions must...
read moreFootpaths on Forest Road in Poor Condition
Recently I brought the appalling state of the footpath on the Forest Road to the attention of the North County Leader. The narrowness and poor surface of the footpath on the Forest Road, from the traffic lights at the entrance to River Valley up as far as Boroimhe, is...
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