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Under the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003,you need a permit to move goods by road if the your cargo exceeds the limits stated in those regulations

The Salthill Village and Seafront Framework Plan is a project to explore local priorities and help identify and formulate ideas for improving Salthill village and seafront.

Galway City Council is the Building Control Authority for the City of Galway. Building Control should not be confused with Planning Control which enforces the Planning Conditions for a Development.

The Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 provides an exemption for a period of time for the change of use and related works of vacant commercial premises for residential purposes.

Commercial Rates are a property-based charges on commercial and industrial properties and are a key source of income for Local Authorities.

What are the new obligations on owners under section 32 of the Act? What are the new obligations on occupiers under section 32 of the Act? In what circumstances does the obligation to notify the local authority arise?

A permit is required for the placement of a mobile crane/hoist/cherry picker on a public road or footpath that is maintained by Galway City Council.

Local authorities may provide designated parking bays for drivers or drivers of passengers with a disability permit.

The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for Driving Licences.

Galway City Council's Economic Development Unit aims to facilitate and promote economic activity throughout the city.
The Council recognises the importance of the role that businesses plays in the economy and is committed to the delivery of key activities that assist businesses on a daily basis. The Economic Development Unit which is an initiative of the Community & Enterprise Department