Could it be that common sense is about to prevail and the two local authorities that serve the people of the town/city of Drogheda are to cooperate?
Last week a motion from Drogheda Mayor, Councillor James Byrne calling on Council officials from Louth County Council to engage with their counterparts in Laytown-Bettystown to discuss issues of mutual interest and to formailse a strategic alliance between the two districts was passed unanimously.
This week the Cathaoirleach of Bettytown /Laytown Municipal District, Councillor Elaine McGinty, gave the idea a warm welcome
Councillor McGinty said: “As Cathaoirleach of Bettytown /Laytown Municipal District, I warmly welcome the opportunity to meet and work closely with Councillors in the Borough District of Drogheda.”
“I think over the years we can all agree that there hasn’t been enough visible co-operation between both Councils. The time has come to change this.”
“Drogheda is Ireland’s biggest town, positioned between two counties, it’s our responsibility as Councillors to come together and represent the people of the area regardless of boundaries, to voice their concerns, hopes and aspirations. “
“Living and working in Drogheda Co. Meath, I am aware of the unique challenges that the area faces. I believe this could be an ideal opportunity to see greater co-operation not just at County Council level but across different state agencies in the area such as An Garda Siochana, Failte Ireland and the IDA. “
“I look forward to the long-awaited Joint Area Framework plan to govern the sustainable and sensible development of the area. In the interim, I welcome the progress that is being made on the Joint Transport Plan for the area by both Meath and Louth Councils and anticipate further detail at our December meeting. “
“I welcome this invitation from Louth County Council and Mayor Byrne. The time has come now to cement and grow this relationship for the betterment of all those living and working in Drogheda and East Meath.”
