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•    New campaign launched for National Food Waste Recycling Week celebrates progress in brown bin roll out, urging citizens to become ‘Brown Bin Champions’
•    However, confusion (26%) and haste (38%) are leading to some contamination issues
•    MyWaste urges citizens to “Say No to Brown Bin Intruders" 
 

Cork County Council has officially launched the first in a series of summer music performances that will take place across West Cork this June, July and August. The Special Music Event Scheme provides funding for voluntary music groups to organise and perform up to four music events in their local town. 
 

A €5.1 million renovation project has begun at Mallow Swimming Pool. The popular public amenity is undergoing a complete refurbishment and upgrade to improve its energy efficiency and facilities for all users.
 

Cork County Council has announced a Cost Rental Scheme which aims to provide affordable rented accommodation to people on middle incomes. Applications for the new two and three bed houses at Allmans View, Coolfadda, Bandon will open at 12 noon on Monday the 16th of June 2025.

Cork and Kerry County Councils are seeking public input to inform the development of a regional EV Strategy. The goal of the strategy is to establish the principles that will guide the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the South-West region.

Cork County Council’s Arts and Library Service has announced a new award supporting established visual artists. The LHQ Impact Award will provide an artist with a financial bursary and the opportunity for a solo exhibition at LHQ Gallery, the Council’s dedicated exhibition space.

68 schools across all eight of Cork County’s Municipal Districts have been awarded Green Flags as part of An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme. The awards recognise outstanding efforts by both primary and secondary schools across a wide range of environmental themes including litter and waste, biodiversity, energy, global citizenship, and marine care.

Cork County Council has announced that eleven community groups will share more than €240,000 in funding for climate action projects in their local area. 
 

Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Teams will resume duty at 12 beaches this June bank holiday weekend. The service will operate each weekend in June, seven days a week in July and August, and the first two weekends in September. 

Cork County Council has officially opened the newly refurbished Carrigaline Library and has launched longer opening hours for library members in Carrigaline, Kinsale and Mallow.