As your local representative on Galway City Council, I will prioritise:
YOUR
ISSUES
community facilities
Sustainable planning
Your
Security
rejuvenating Salthill
Sustainable
Transport
Affordable
Housing
Latest news
Councillor Higgins welcomes confirmation from Minister Patrick O’ Donovan that flood relief plans are progressing for Salthill The Minister met […]
Funding secured for feasibility study into the Tidal Pools in Salthill Fine Gael Councillor Clodagh Higgins has today welcomed that […]
Higgins calls on Galway City Council to designate a garden to help those heal from the pain of pregnancy loss. […]
I want to make Galway the best city for everyone to work in, live in & to raise a family in.
I am passionate about our community and everyone living in it and I intend to be a strong, effective and pro-active voice in dealing with the issues that matter to you and the community.
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Galway City Council
I’m a member of the following Strategic Policy Committees:
– Transport
– Planning
– Economic, Community and Cultural Development
I also Chair the Local Area Committee for Galway City West
Galway City Council
About the Council
Galway City Council, as a local authority, performs two roles:
– Representational Role
– Operational / Executive Role
The Representational Role is performed directly by the 18 elected members of the Council who are elected from three local electoral areas:
– Galway City East – 6 Councillors
– Galway City Central – 6 Councillors
– Galway City West Ward – 6 Councillors
The Councillors are elected for a period of five years – the current term runs to 2024.
Operational / Executive Role is performed by the Council staff, under the leadership of the Chief Executive and The Management Team.
