Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-22
Intent: To raise concerns regarding the availability and capacity of childcare facilities in Athlone, particularly in the context of workforce participation and business growth.
Details: Provision of Childcare Facilities
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
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.
Details: Installation of bins at bus stops
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Email
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
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.
Details: Extended Library opening hours and associated security concerns
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Email
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
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.
Details: Enquiry on Ireland's EU Presidency 2026 Events
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
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.
Details: Update on Joint Urban Area Plan
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
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.
Details: Athlone's inclusion in the Living City Initiative
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
Intent: To obtain clarity on the development and implementation of the Joint Strategy for the Regional Centre, including timelines, responsibilities and planned actions. We aimed to ensure the strategy progresses without delay and reflects the needs of Athlone’s business community, supporting coordinated regional growth and investment.
Details: Update on Joint Strategy for the Regional Centre
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
Intent: To brief stakeholders on the appointment of the new Festival and Events Coordinator, outline her early progress, and discuss strategic direction for upcoming festivals and events. We aimed to ensure alignment with the Chamber’s goals, enhance event impact for businesses and the community and confirm support for delivering a strong annual events programme.
Details: Discussion on Festival and Events Coordinator
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
Intent: To seek clarity on the current status, timelines, and next steps for the development of the new co-working hub, ensuring the project progresses as planned and will deliver much-needed flexible workspace to support entrepreneurs, remote workers, and local business growth.
Details: Sought an update on Co-Working Hub
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-11
Intent: To update stakeholders on the performance of Athlone.ie, including website traffic, user engagement, and social media reach. We highlighted the platform’s contribution to promoting Athlone, supporting local businesses, and driving tourism, and outlined ongoing work to strengthen content, visibility, and alignment with broader town marketing objectives.
Details: Performance of athlone.ie
Officials: Jackie Finney
Methods: Meeting