Please return a hard copy of fully completed application form to
Ann Scully, Community Section, Carlow County Council,
County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow.
Contact Details 059 9136204 or
or find us on Facebook Carlow Community
Closing Date Friday 9th June 2017
Name of Tidy Towns Group
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Contact Person______
Address______
Contact Number Landline / Mobile______
E-mail Address ______
Web Page ______
VILLAGES AND TOWNS CATEGORY
Villages and Towns
In addition to judging the maintenance,the floral displays will be assessed on how well you encourage sustainability and biodiversity. Evidence of community involvement should also be demonstrated.This includes the appropriate disposal of dead flowers, hedgerow and grass clippings and ensuring that these are not dumped into adjacent hedgerows, water bodies etc.
Please tick appropriate box for your areas population category.
□ Villages and Towns (population up to 250)
□ Villages and Towns (population 250 to 750)
□ Villages and Towns (population 750 plus)
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LITTER FREE CATEGORY
Cleanliness of Town or Village to include the following. Examples must be given.
□“Keeping Up Appearances” Maintance and up keep of area ______
□#PickitupBest Dog Fouling campaign
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□“Butt Out” Best way to combat cigarette litter
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□“Best side out” Cleanest approach roads
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COMMUNITY PROJECTS CATEGORY
□Operation Transformation
Demonstrate how you have transformed a neglected area into a place where people will want to go. Work carried out should be appropriate to the area and to a high standard. Marks will be given for a sustainable approach and for creativity. (Please note old projects cannot be included again this year unless there is a significant difference).Please note you must include before and after photographs when entering this category.
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□Allotments and/or Community Gardens
This category looks at community involvement and how well the allotments or gardens are used by the community, sustainable and appropriate use of resources including measures that support biodiversity. Marks will be awarded for work carried out to a high standard as well as creativity and uniqueness.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY
□Waste Minimisation
This category looks at the best approach to recycling, upcycling, waste reduction and the sustainable use of materials when carrying out your work in the community. Marks will be awarded for creativity.
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□Water Conservation
Please demonstrate what sustainable measures your area has undertaken to reduce water consumption in particular when you are planning your floral displays i.e. less hanging baskets and more bed-based planting. Please note that the conservation of water does not include removing water from streams, rivers or ponds. Marks will be awarded for creativity.
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HERITAGE CATEGORY
□ Natural Heritage and Biodiversity
What additional and appropriate measures have you undertaken to protect, promote and encourage natural heritage and biodiversity?This includes the use of sustainable materials, methods and native species.
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□Built Heritage
Please demonstrate how built heritage in your area is protected and its history promoted. Also include whether it is accessible to those with disabilities such as wheelchair users or people with buggies etc. Where development is being undertaken indicate how this is carried out making sure that appropriate methods and materials are used.
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BURIAL GROUND DETAILS
Name of Burial Ground ______
Contact Person ______
Address ______
Contact Number Landline / Mobile______
E-mail Address______
This category looks at the maintenance and upkeep of our county burial grounds. General upkeep and maintenance are a major part of this competition however how this work impacts on wildlife and the environment will also be taken into account. This includes the appropriate disposal of dead flowers, hedgerow and grass clippings and ensuring that these are not dumped into adjacent hedgerows, water bodies etc.
Please tick appropriate box for Burial Ground.
□In Use □Not in Use
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BUSINESS DETAILS
Name of Business______
Contact Person______
Address______
Contact Number Landline / Mobile______
E-mail Address______
Website / Page ______
In addition to maintaining the area in the vicinity of your business premises—clean and well-presentedbuildings (signage, shopfronts, colour scheme and floral displays).This category also considers absence of litter and cigarette butts please demonstrate what is in place to combat litter outside your premise and in the community.
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INDIVIDUAL AWARD CATEGORY
In communities all over Carlow there are special individuals who day in day out work tirelessly and often in the background to support their Tidy Towns or Residents Association. It is important that we celebrate their work as they seek no recognition. If you know someone in your area who deserves an award for their outstanding contribution to your community then let us know by entering them into the Pride of Place individual award category. Saying thanks is important and this area of the initiative allows you to do just that.
Name of Nominator (Individual or Group)
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Name of Nominated Individual
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Address
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Please give specific reasons for nominating this person in order to facilitate judging. (This section must be completed fully or entry cannot be judged).
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