Street cleaning service 'safe'

Kilcullen has been assured that street cleaning services in the town 'will not be affected' by a dramatic cut in funds for such services throughout the county.

Kildare County Council passed the 2010 Budget on Monday December 7.

"Funding for street cleaning services was reduced by 11 percent on 2009 figueres," says local councillor Martin Heydon. "At the budget meeting I highlighted the importance of the street cleaning services for Kilcullen and the massive positive impact that these services have had."

Following questions from Cllr Heydon, Director of services Joe Boland assured the councillor that the present street cleaning services would 'remain unaffected'. "I will continue to strive to maintain these services for Kilcullen," Cllr Heydon promised last week.