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Ballinasloe MD Passes Motion for Free Parking to Aid Local Businesses

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What happened

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Ballinasloe MD councillors passed a motion during the draft 2027 Budget meeting to introduce one-hour free parking in Ballinasloe. The goal is to increase foot traffic and support local businesses, which are facing challenges due to vacancies and the national Budget. The motion will be sent to the council’s Strategic Policy Committee on roads.

From tuamherald.ie

Why it matters

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The initiative is driven by concerns that small businesses in towns like Ballinasloe will be negatively impacted by the national Budget. The effort is part of a regional competition between Ballinasloe, County Roscommon, and Athlone for local business.

From tuamherald.ie

Who's involved

  • BallinasloeVillage where councillors passed a motion for free parking to support local businesses.
  • County RoscommonCounty in the region where Ballinasloe is actively competing for business.
  • AthloneTown actively competing with Ballinasloe for business in the market.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AthloneSpeculative

    Athlone might face increased competition for sales and demand from Ballinasloe.

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