Fine Gael Cork South West LEA Councillor Brian Birmingham was elected mayor of Cork City Council on Monday night. I have known Brian since I joined Young Fine Gael way back in 2004. In a wide ranging speech he thanked former Lord Mayors and Councillors and all in attendence for the opportunity.
In his speech he raised the idea of Metropolitan Cork encompassing "Ballincollig, Blarney-Glanmire -Carrigtwohill - Midleton -Cobh- and Carrgaline" and that this area "is the driver of economic activity. It must increase this role dramatically creating wealth and well being for us all." This has raised a lot of discussion in the media as he called for a third local authority for this area.
He also made a number of announcements on the introduction of City Centre Bicycle Taxis, “Bus Friday” to pilot and target those not needing their cars for work, considering Bus /Taxi Lanes on a 7am/7pm basis, the Pedestrianisation of Patrick Street with access for Bus,Taxi and loading and a Lord Mayor's Cultural Access Programme. He also announced theme for the following year "It's Our City" which would " seeking a more active Civic society in engaging Corkonians in local affairs with new ideas on creating a greater feeling of belonging and a stronger sense of shared ownership, by all Cork people, across the various sections of the community"
In concluding he hoped that the Irish title "Ardmhéara" would come into greater usage.
We at Cork FG's Voice wish an excellent year To Brian as Ardmhéara and Elma as Lady Mayoress!
We would also like to congratulate Cllr. Patricia Gosch of Cork North Central LEA, on her election as Deputy Mayor
Full speech here
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