by Gillian McDade
‘Rogue bonfires’ will be discussed at a special meeting of Mid Ulster District Council’s Environment Committee.
Concerns about bonfires have been raised by Sinn Féin Councillor Brian McGuigan.
He says they’ve liaising with all public bodies through a cross party bonfire working group.
However, he says illegal practices are continuing - and it’s having a detrimental impact upon the quality of life of residents.
“As Sinn Féin Councillors, we feel this is unacceptable,” says Cllr McGuigan.
“I have requested a special meeting of the Council’s Environment Committee to ensure everything is being done to reduce risk to rate payers as a result of illegal activity.”
Chair of the Mid Ulster Environment Committee, Cllr Ronan McGinley says he feels it’s appropriate to hold a meeting.
It will address the need to investigate the financial costs incurred, clarification of risk assessments and public liability.
The special meeting takes place on August 17.
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