Lord Mayor says he's received no negative feedback on rates hike
Over half of Cork traders are set to receive a rebate of 3% on their commercial rates this year.
It follows the recent decision by City Council to hike rates by 1.25%.
The local authority says businesses who pay less than €4,000 in the city, account for more than 50% of all traders and they will all be eligible for a 3% rebate.
The move has been criticised by some traders, particularly those on North Main Street, where a number of shops including Dunnes Stores have shut their doors in recent months due to decreasing footfall and the need for re-juvenation.
Other budgetary measures that were criticised include funding cuts to festivals like Pulses of Tradition and Glow however Lord Mayor Cllr Des Cahill says some traders have welcomed the change in the way the festivals will be run next year.
He also told RedFM News that he hasn't received any negative feedback and City Council are doing their best to support local traders:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries