Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Intent: To discuss concerns regarding the potential impact of the Mercosur trade deal on communities including agriculture, retail, employment and the wider local economy.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To advocate for the designation of all of Athlone as a Special Regeneration Area within the Living City Initiative

Methods: Letter

Intent: To raise concerns regarding the availability and capacity of childcare facilities in Athlone, particularly in the context of workforce participation and business growth.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To ascertain the position of Roscommon County Council with regards to the Living City Initiative. This will help us frame our approach to the implementation of the initiative.

Methods: Email

Intent: To express the Chamber’s strong support for the Athlone 2040 project, an ambitious plan to grow Athlone into a sustainable, 100,000-population, 15-minute green city by 2040. We sought to reinforce political backing for the initiative, highlight its potential for economic and community transformation, and encourage continued commitment and investment from national and local representatives.

Methods: Email

Intent: To highlight the lack of bins at bus stops leading to visible rubbish accumulation, and to seek confirmation on whether bins will be installed. We aimed to encourage prompt action to improve cleanliness, public amenity, and the overall appearance of transport areas.

Methods: Email

Intent: To raise questions regarding the planned extension of library opening hours, specifically relating to the potential for increased anti-social behaviour. We sought clarity on any proposed security measures or staffing arrangements to ensure the safety of users, staff, and surrounding businesses.

Methods: Email

Intent: To determine whether Westmeath County Council has received any indication of Ireland’s EU Presidency 2026 events being scheduled for Athlone, and to ensure the town is positioned to host or support such events, maximising opportunities for visibility, diplomacy, and economic benefit.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To obtain the latest information on the progress, timelines and next steps for the Joint Urban Area Plan, emphasising the importance of avoiding further delays and ensuring the plan supports investment, development, and coordinated growth across the Athlone area.

Methods: Meeting

Intent: To seek clarity on the status of Athlone’s inclusion in the Living City Initiative, understand the potential benefits for urban renewal and upper-floor residential development, and advocate for the town’s eligibility to support regeneration, investment, and increased town-centre living.

Methods: Meeting