Public asked to share their views on future of Tullamore's town centre

Offaly County Council and consultants Brady Shipman Martin are now seeking views from the general public on the future of Tullamore town centre.

They want to ensure that the Tullamore Regeneration Framework meets the aspirations of the whole community and would like to hear from all stakeholders within the local community of Tullamore - from local residents, traders, business owners, shopkeepers to young people, students, senior citizens, community groups and clubs.

The feedback will help shape the future of Tullamore.

As part of the public consultation process, the councilare conducting an online survey for the purposes of gathering valuable information and feedback from you the public.

If you have any thoughts, ideas or opinions on any aspect of how Tullamore can be enhanced, the council would like to hear from you. Any individual or interested parties can make a submission either through this online platform, or in writing to Offaly County Council:

Tullamore Regeneration Framework, Offaly County Council, Town Hall, Cormac Street, Tullamore, County Offaly, R35 WV59  | email: tullamoremd@offalycoco.ie

Submissions can be made during the public consultation period which will run until June 9.

Cllr Neil Feighery, Cathaoirleach of Tullamore MD welcomed the first Public Consultation in the project: “The Tullamore Regeneration Framework provides immense opportunity to Tullamore to reimagine and reinvigorate our County Town. It will strive to reveal the spirit of the town through an integrated approach encompassing design, planning, heritage, mobility and sustainability.”

Jean Ryan, Senior Executive Officer with Offaly County Council outlined that “the Urban Regeneration Development programme and implementation of Town Centre First will focus on the public realm and urban fabric of the town, and will address the opportunities and challenges within Tullamore and incorporate them into a comprehensive, integrated Regeneration Plan”

Pauline Byrne from BSM said ‘the project team commissioned by Offaly County Council, would like to hear your views on what we should consider to enhance and improve Tullamore Town Centre. We would like to understand your aspirations for Tullamore and its future as a great place to live, work and visit’

The survey can be accessed via www.offaly.ie as well as the Council’s social media feeds, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. People are encouraged to share the survey with as many friends and colleagues as possible. The survey closes on Friday June 9.