Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Economic development of Athlone
Details: Athlone Economic Strategy Implementation Advisory Group
Officials: Barry Kehoe, John Keogh, Jean Ryan, Frankie Keena, Caitlin Conneely, Jackie Finney, Mark Keaveney, Sean Mullarkey
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: Placement of wayfinding totems and publication of wayfinding strategy
Details: Enquiry around wayfinding strategy and timelines
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Phone call
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: To obtain an update on the status of previously raised items related to the Church Street enhancement initiative, ensuring planned improvements are on track to support local businesses, pedestrian accessibility, and the overall streetscape.
Details: Church Street Enhancement Initiative Progress
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: To seek an update on the development of the new co-working hub, understand its timeline for completion, and assess how it will support business growth, remote working, and economic activity in Athlone.
Details: Progress of New Co-Working Hub
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: To update the executive on the Chamber’s management of the Athlone.ie website and social media channels, reinforce the strong working relationship between the Chamber and Destination Athlone (DA), and highlight the successful recruitment of a Festival and Events Coordinator to enhance local event planning and promotion.
Details: Athlone.ie Website, Chamber-DA Relationship, and Events Coordinator Recruitment
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: To identify and address obstacles related to planning restrictions and fire regulations, gain clarity on the councils plans for revitalising unused upper-floor spaces and explore any available grant supports.
Details: Living over the shop initiatives
Officials: Barry Kehoe, Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: To highlight the Chamber's concerns over the delays in the new Joint Urban Area Plan, emphasising the impact on investment and development. Seeking assurances that the current timeline is maintained.
Details: Delay in Athlone Joint Urban Area Plan
Officials: Kevin Boxer Moran, Jackie Finney, Barry Kehoe
Methods: Email, Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-04-29
Intent: To understand the council's strategies for addressing traffic congestion, seek clarity on planned infrastructure and advocate for timely solutions that reduce business costs and support economic growth.
Details: Traffic congestion and its impact on business in Athlone
Officials: Jackie Finney, Barry Kehoe, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-01-03
Intent: To find out when the Urban Development Plan will be finished.
Details: Meeting with Westmeath County Council around the development of the Urban Development Plan.
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-01-03
Intent: To convey the frustrations of business from traffic congestion and to seek an improvement in flow through the town. To understand the plans of the council better and relay these back to members
Details: Meeting between Athlone Chamber and Westmeath CO CO. Traffic issues in Athlone and the effect on retail were relayed by the Chamber to WCC. Council gave an update on their plans around traffic control.
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Virtual Meeting