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Dearey welcomes €34,000 for litter and graffiti initiatives


Green Party Councillor Mark Dearey welcomed today's announcement that Louth County Council is to receive a grant of €34,000 to fund public education and awareness initiatives to reduce litter and graffiti.

 

Posted on: 07/07/2008
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Cllr Dearey said: "I am pleased that the Department of the Environment is making this money available to the Council in order to raise public awareness and promote anti-litter and anti-graffiti activity in Louth. It means our local authorities will be able to fund projects including local media campaigns, clean-ups, primary/secondary school competitions, exhibitions and the production of videos, posters and leaflets. I am glad that there will be a particular emphasis on involving schools, young people and voluntary initiatives by community groups, as tackling litter and graffiti is very much a community project.

"The appearance of a community is crucial to both social and economic activity, and first impressions count. I will continue to work with the Council to ensure that Louth remains well presented, and this year's grant, which is 33% higher than last year's, will greatly help us in this work."