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Business/Property, News

Chamber Says Council Needs To Address Concerns Of Mall/Bridge Street Businesses

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TRALEE Chamber Alliance has encouraged the elected members of the Tralee Municipal District to place a greater emphasis on supporting businesses in the town’s retail and hospitality sectors before the local elections in May.

The Chamber said the local authority needs to revisit, in collaboration with Tralee Chamber Alliance, the recommendations and concerns raised by 23 businesses on The Mall/Bridge Street area that were submitted to Kerry County Council last August.

It followed a meeting between Tralee Chamber Alliance and 23 representatives from the two streets to discuss the impacts (positive and negative) the current utilisation of the streets had on their businesses.

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The meeting was also aimed at identifying specific supportive actions which could be undertaken by Kerry County Council, with the support of Tralee Chamber Alliance, to improve and sustain the businesses in the area.

When surveyed, 15 of the 23 businesses voted in favour of retaining a part-pedestrianised format, albeit with further consultation being required, whilst eight businesses of the 23 opposed any form of pedestrianisation.

In addition to the above, all 23 businesses collectively called for a number of measures to be considered relating to deliveries, Taxis, set-down spaces and signage.

Tralee Chamber Alliance has already held positive follow-up discussions with Kerry County Council in relation to the points that arose from last August’s meeting with the local businesses.

With the local elections approaching in May, Tralee Chamber Alliance invites the incumbent and new candidates to engage with business owners in the interest of sustaining employment in the retail and hospitality sectors in the town centre.

News

Funding Of Nearly €290,000 For Streets In Tralee

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TRALEE is to receive  €289,000 for improvements to Bridge Street, Rock Street and Russell Street.

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, announced this morning that Killarney and Tralee towns are to receive nearly €1.3m in Government funding for smarter travel and street enhancement initiatives.

This major funding comes under the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 initiative via The Urban Regeneration and Development fund (URDF) through Minister Eoghan Murphy.

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Minister Griffin said: “For Tralee, this latest funding boost that I am announcing today will help to continue the excellent work that has already been carried out on Denny Street and The Mall, with €289,000 being allocated to go towards works on Bridge Street, Rock Street and Russell Street.

“For Killarney, a full one million euro is being provided by the Government to implement a number of smarter travel initiatives in the town, including an extensive network of new dedicated cycle lanes in and around the town, and improved traffic management works to alleviate congestion.”

Entertainment, News, WHAT'S ON

Planter Trees Appear On The Mall In Time For Party

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Planter trees in place on The Mall on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Council has begun planting the trees in the square pots on The Mall this week as the final touches are put in place on the revamped space.

While obviously there’s no leaves on the trees at this time of the year, it still adds a nice look to the area which will host the ‘Mingle On The Mall’ party tomorrow.

The smaller circular pots dotted along the Mall/Bridge Street won’t see any plants until early spring to avoid frosts giving them a chance to flourish, but there are a few plants already in place.

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The ‘Mingle on the Mall’ is aimed at showcasing the brand new Tralee town centre and will include an exciting programme of free, family-oriented events and entertainment for all ages.

Trees on the Mall again. Photo by Dermot Crean

From 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, there will be a party atmosphere on the new look Mall and local businesses will be providing special offers to shoppers during the afternoon, so hopefully the weather will improve so families can enjoy the event.

There will be performances by St John’s Pipe Band, the Kerry Choral Union, a Drum Dance Ireland drumming circle, Zumba dancing with Jelena, and entertainment from Kingdom Party Pals.

Some plants already in place stretching up to Bridge Street.

Business owners and their teams will be taking part in a fun ‘Street Triathlon’ with Lip Syncing, Cappuccino Races and Chip ‘N’ Dip fun races. Meanwhile, teams of families or friends can register with the #LoveTralee volunteers for a Scavenger Hunt, with the support of town centre businesses, with lots of amazing prizes to be won for the fastest, funniest, friendliest, and fanciest dressed groups.

Kerry County Council, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Tralee town centre traders are encouraging members of the public to visit the town centre on Saturday and enjoy a celebration of the new look town centre.

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