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A NEW PLAN to make the streets of Ennis litter free can only work if there is community wide responsibil- ity according to the mayor of Ennis.
Joe Reidy was speaking at the launch of the Ennis Environmental Challenge, a new initiative by Ennis SKodW sim Oxelttitere
The Fianna Fail councillor said the input of community and voluntary eroups was critical to the success of the programme.
“The main objective of this pro-
gramme is to generate a community wide responsibility for and owner- ship of the appearance and tidiness of Ennis.
“We are confident that this ap- proach will help develop a positive public attitude towards litter preven- tion and will lead to a lasting change in behaviour,” he said.
Cllr Reidy said the programme aimed to challenge communities, businesses and other stakeholders to improve litter standards in the town. He said the programme was being introduced to capitalise on Ennis’ re-
cent success in the national tidy town competitions.
‘The use of the word challenge in the title is deliberate. We want to challenge people to do their best.
“It is supposed to be a positive mo- tivating influence so that people will respond to that challenge.
“It is a challenge to everybody, the council, local businesses, commu- nity and voluntary groups. Ennis has achieved so much and now it’s time to go that extra mile,” he said.
Welcoming the launch of the envi- ronmental campaign, Tom Cough-
lan, Ennis Town Manager stated that a successful campaign could maxim- ise the national and international ap- peal of Ennis.
“The challenge will help the town build on its success and achieve- ments in the annual National Tidy Town’s competition.
“IT am especially confident that it will enhance the image and profile of Ennis locally, nationally and interna- tionally. In doing so, the town will become an attractive place to live, work, invest in and visit,’ added Mr So eaNE Te