Update 5.15 pm:
The local authority in Waterford has cancelled all Council meetings until the 29th of March.
Waterford Council issued a statement this evening:
“Following consultation with the Mayors and the Cathaoirligh, WCCC wish to advise that the Council Plenary meetings, All Municipal & Metropolitan District meetings and SPC meetings scheduled up to and including the 29th March 2020 are now cancelled. Matters will be reviewed in the next couple of weeks to establish arrangements for meetings than can be consistent with the social distancing requirements outlined in HSE/Government advice.”
Earlier: People needing to engage with Waterford City and County Council are being urged to make use of the online services first.
The Customer Services Desks in Bailey's New Street and at the Civic Offices in Dungarvan remain open.
However, people are being encouraged to make payments online, to phone the council switchboard on 0761 10 2020 or to email [email protected]
All public libraries, museums, galleries and theatres which are owned and operated by the local authority will be closed until March 29th.
The Civic Amenity Sites in the City and Dungarvan both remain open.
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All other public counters, normally accessible during business hours, such as the Planning counter in the Menapia Building in Waterford City, will be closed until further notice. These services will transfer to the dedicated Customer Service Desks.
"In the interests of public health, while our Customer Service Desks remain open, members of the public are asked in the first instance to use the range of online services available on the Council's website, including payment of housing rent and loans, fire charges, traffic fines, commercial rates, Choice Based Letting etc.
"Thereafter, where possible, please use telephone, post and email to engage with the Council.
"Motor Tax services remain available online at www.motortax.ie Your PIN for this service is the last 6 digits on the top right corner of your Vehicle Registration Cert (logbook).
"The Council switchboard can be contacted on 0761 10 2020 and via email at [email protected]"
