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The Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Helen Ogbu, has voiced her support for the Cork Call to Action on Climate and Health, joining more than 100 mayors, deputy mayors and elected representatives from 60 cities across 22 European countries in committing to local action on the growing climate and health crisis.

Galway Chamber has welcomed the specific inclusion of the Galway Ring Road in Minister Jack Chambers’ Budget 2027 speech, describing it as an important reaffirmation of Government support for a project central to the region’s future development.

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Scheme for Scoil na bhForbacha has now reached the construction stage, with a contractor appointed and construction works scheduled to commence in mid-September.

Construction is due to begin later this month on a €15.1 million social housing development in Tuam which will provide 62 new homes.

Galway County Council launched the Ballinasloe Town Centre First Plan in the Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub, Society Street, Ballinasloe. The event marked an important milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Ballinasloe town centre and brought together local representatives, community stakeholders and project partners involved in shaping the plan.

After 14 months in suspended animation, the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS) is moving again. The National Transport Authority and Galway City Council have restarted work on the plan that will shape how our city moves for the next two decades, covering everything from Bus Connects and active travel to the long-discussed Gluas light rail.

Galway City Council welcomes the reactivation of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transportation Strategy (GMATS) by the National Transport Authority (NTA). This important Strategy will identify the transport needs for Galway and inform the future development of Galway, enabling it to continue to serve as the economic and cultural centre of the West of Ireland.

The National Transport Agency has reactivated the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy.

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey by completing, for the first time, a comprehensive assessment of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated across its operations.

Galway West Independent candidate and Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has called for a major shift in how the Galway Ring Road is designed and delivered, saying it should be treated as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build multi-modal infrastructure rather than a road project alone.