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Press Releases

19 January 2022
Morrison's Island pre-qualification tender documents issued
Cork City Council has issued pre-qualification tender documents for the Morrison's Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Project.
12 January 2022
MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme works begin
The scheme will improve the reliability and journey times of bus services and provide improved walking and cycling infrastructure in key city centre locations.
26 July 2021
Draft Cork City Development Plan goes out to public consultation
The draft Cork City Development Plan, published today, provides an overarching framework to help shape the transformation of the City over the next six years.
4 May 2021
Increased pedestrianisation of city centre streets begins
From Tuesday May 4, shoppers and visitors to be the city will enjoy increased hours of pedestrianisation on Oliver Plunkett Street and connected streets.
28 April 2021
Councillors briefed on Emerging Preferred Route for Passage Greenway
Councillors were briefed on the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the Passage Railway Greenway Phase 2. Public consultation will take place from mid-May.
27 April 2021
Cork City Council Women's Caucus welcomes Citizen's Assembly recommendations
Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus has strongly welcomed the recommendations of the Citizen’s Assembly on Gender Equality.
21 April 2021
Work to begin on Blackrock Station refurbishment
As part of Cork City Council's ongoing greenway upgrade, works are being undertaken to refurbish Blackrock Station, which dates back to 1850.
19 April 2021
Planning permission granted for 266 homes on former St. Kevin's site
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has received planning permission to develop 266 homes, enterprise centre &creche facilities at the former St. Kevin’s Hospital site.
19 April 2021
New grant scheme open for outdoor dining
Cork City Council has opened a new grant scheme for businesses who wish to develop/improve their outdoor dining offering.
16 April 2021
Cork City Council taking part on EU project supporting social enterprise
Cork City Council is spearheading a new year-long EU-funded project focused at better supporting social entrepreneurship.