City Status Group calls on concerned individuals, businesses and resident groups in Drogheda, South Louth and East Meath to engage the Electoral Commission review by May 10th
The Drogheda City Status Group (DCSG) have called on individuals and groups representing both residents and businesses in the Greater Drogheda area to ensure they have their say regarding the review of electoral boundaries currently underway by the Electoral Commission.
They believe the review is a key step towards a more logical and better way to run the administration of the Greater Drogheda Region and to enhance the quality of life for people living, working and studying in the area.
“This is an opportunity for people in the Greater Drogheda Region to assert their desire to build on emerging efforts to take a more holistic and orderly approach to planning and development in this Region, with obvious benefits for all,” said Anna McKenna, Chairperson of DCSG.
“The most important issue is to ensure that East Meath remains in the same constituency as Drogheda and South Louth” she added.
“With the rapid population growth in the region, there is the potential to create a new three or four seater constituency for the region – effectively a Boyneside Constituency which reflects the rapidly growing connections between both sides of the Boyne.”
DCSG point to examples of much needed successful collaboration such as the Boyne Trail and the expansion of bus services between Drogheda and East Meath, recognising Drogheda as the major, local commercial, educational and healthcare centre for example. The planned DART+ expansion is yet another initiative that they say will further reinforce the natural catchment footprint of the Region.
DCSG are urging everyone to make their views known by engaging the Commission on their website, www.electoralcommission.ie and they emphasise that submissions must be made no later than 10th May 2023.
