Councillor Gerry Warnock made the call at the September meeting of Longford County Council for the new division to be featured on a municipal district level.

The developments were designed to enhance the pedestrian experience with new path treatments, street furniture and lighting.

The current waiting time for a driving test in Carrick on Shannon is 7 months.

Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.

The four derelict houses will be knocked to make way for 8 single story homes.

Contracts for the construction of the skate park were signed last week, with work expected to begin before year's end.

Community, sporting, and voluntary groups are now urged to gather the details of local defibs and register them on an online form on the council website.

Leitrim County Council has issued an alert.