Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns have been raised that Portumna residents do not understand the importance of having their say on the new Draft Local Area Plan for the town.
Loughrea area Councillor Anne Rabbitte, who lives in Portumna, says significant changes have been made to the plan , and locals need to be aware of these alterations.
The draft plan is currently on public display in the town and on the Galway County Council website, and is open to submissions until 4pm today.
Councillor Rabbitte says residents should make sure they’re aware of any changes made to flood maps and zoning before the plan is implemented.