Works underway to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour at Ballymahon playground

A joint initiative tackling anti social behaviour and littering at Ballymahon playground is to get underway this month.

Longford County Council, Gardaí and the local CE scheme have agreed to work to tackle issues at the site in the town.

Anti-social behaviour, dumping and bottle breaking have been reported at the playground leading to concern among parents.

Longford County Council and local Gardaí have agreed to monitor the site and equipment.

Meanwhile, the local Community Employment Scheme has confirmed that they will attend the playground each morning to clean any dangerous material.

Local councillor Paul Ross says the issue is worsening over the last month: