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Overall Developmental Approach:
Thank you indeed for all the information sent with your entry form
and for the map which was most useful on adjudication day. It is
gratifying to read that your large committee continues to have the
support of Wexford County Council, WORD and many other organisation
and, more importantly, your local community for your efforts. Your
plans are very ambitious and you are to be congratulated on them.
Success in the Tidy Towns competition is gained through careful
planning and attention to detail. Do not however, try to do too much
in any given year. Work within your physical and financial resources.
Identify what you can do each year, say over a three year period, and
this will also be a benchmark as how successful or otherwise you are
over that period. You received an in-depth report from the
adjudicator last year. The following, therefore, is by way of comment
on further progress to date and should be read in tandem with that report.
The Built Environment:
Commercial premises in general looked extremely well as did the Garda
Station, the Health Centre, your local School and grounds and
Community Centre. However, some comments made in last year's report,
may still apply. You still have some areas of dereliction. You should
consult with Wexford County Council on this as, under the Derelict
Sites Act, they have powers to approach the owners of these premises
with regard to maintenance.
Landscaping:
The Millennium Park again looked marvelous this year and the highest
praise is due to all concerned. Tubs of flowers, Planters and flower
beds throughout the village looked extremely well and are being very
well maintained. Those on the New Ross approach create a very nice
impression and trees planted in the past are now maturing very
nicely. As part of your future planning, try to identify other areas
where you could plant trees and shrubs which will give you some
colour on an all year round basis.
Wildlife and Natural Amenities:
Your comments under this heading are noted. Do however try to develop
a Wildlife project perhaps involving, initially your school children
and the provision of such simple things as nesting boxes and feeding
tables for birds. The Millennium Park would seem to be an ideal place
for such a project.
Litter Control:
Clonroche was practically litter free on adjudication day. There was,
however, some evidence of minor littering at Canon Murphy Park.
Tidiness:
Many of the comments made in last year's report are still applicable
but, in general, the village was presented in a neat and tidy manner
and reflects greatly the interest which your residents and commercial
operators have in their environment.
Residential Areas:
As mentioned last year, there are indeed some inconsistencies in
standard under this heading. The new Woodlands estate will look very
well when completed and will add greatly to the overall appearance of
the stock of houses in the village. The open spaces at Canon Murphy
Park are being very well maintained and great credit is due to the
residence there. If you have not already done so you should try to
form Residents Associations and have representation from them on your
committee. Many individual houses however did look very well and had
lovely gardens in full bloom on adjudication day. This is an
important part of the competition, particularly in a small village.
You cannot succeed without it.
Roads, Streets and Back Areas:
In general, approach roads looked good and verges are being
reasonably well maintained. Road surfaces in spots, however, were not
good and this is probably due to the enormous amount of traffic
passing through the village. Footpaths are, in general, being well
maintained and signposting is good.
General Impression:
The enormous amount of traffic will always be a problem but,
nevertheless, you are making very good progress and are to be
congratulated on it. As mentioned earlier on, planning is very
important. Do therefore try to identify projects which you might
carry out under the various headings which will gain you additional
marks in the competition. The Tidy Towns Handbook suggests various
bodies which can be contacted and these should include your Local
Authority, South East Tourism (based at Waterford), Duchas (or its
successor) and indeed draw on the knowledge of any local specialists
particularly in the area of tree planting and wildlife. Keep up the
good work. The adjudicator looks forward to returning to Clonroche
again next year to see what further progress has been made.
OVERALL COUNTY WEXFORD
Category 'B'
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Town |
2003 Mark |
Percentage |
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Blackwater |
231 |
77 |
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Ballymurn |
228 |
76 |
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Ballycanew |
223 |
74.3 |
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Clonroche |
205 |
68.3 |
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Camolin |
201 |
67 |
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Coolgraney |
198 |
66 |
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Oylgate |
197 |
65.7 |
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Campile |
193 |
64.3 |
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Taghmon |
174 |
58 |
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