Recent News:
Temporary Road Closure-Lower Dargle Road, Ravenswell Road and Seapoint Road
Bray Town Council intends to close the following roads to public traffic for a period of 6 months from 30th April 2012.
Roads to be closed: 1) Lower Dargle Road; 2) Ravenswell Road;
The Closure is necessary to construct a culvert under Bray Bridge as part of the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
It is also proposed to close Seapoint Road for a period of 15 days (from 1st May 2012 to 15th May 2012) to facilitate the diversion of sewers and other services required as part of the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
Any objections / submissions should be made to the Town Clerk, Civic Offices, Main Street, Bray by 10th April 2012.
Website for River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme
Website for Information on River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme
A dedicated website has been set up to provide up-to-date information on the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme. The website aims to keep people informed about progress, upcoming works and traffic management plans. Please click link for further details www.braydargle.com
Severe Weather Warning: Rainfall amounts of up to 40 mm are possible in the Dublin/Wicklow area . North easterly winds of 45 to 50 knots forecast
The rainfall forecast is less than the rainfall amounts which led to the serious flooding in October, nevertheless Bray Town Council, supported by County Wicklow Civil Defence will continue to monitor rainfall amounts and will be on stand by in the event of an emergency.
Bray Town Council operates a 24 hour call answering service and can be contacted at 01-2744900 at any time. Only emergency calls will be dealt with outside office hours.
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About Bray
The town of Bray is located in North East Wicklow, just South of Dublin. Bray is often known as "The Gateway to the Garden of Ireland"; and is the third largest town in Ireland with a population of nearly 32,000. Bray is also a Fair Trade Town.
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Bray is Ireland's longest established seaside town and traditionally has thriving tourism. Available in the immediate locality are fifteen 18-hole golf courses, a tennis club, a sailing club and horse riding. Other features of Bray are the Mermaid Arts Centre on Main Street, and the aquarium on Strand Road. Bray has a safe beach of sand and shingle to walk on, which is over 1.6km (1 mile) long, fronted by a spacious Esplanade. The scene is dominated by Bray Head, which rises steeply (241m/790 ft) above the sea, affording views of mountains and sea. The name of the town means "hill, rising ground".
Bray Town Council is the local authority governing the town of Bray. It consists of twelve elected Councillors who create policy for the Council, which is then carried out practically by the administrative / executive / technical staff, led by the Town Manager.
Bray Town Council has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in encouraging, assisting and supporting the economic and social growth of the town. The Town Council's role in providing the necessary infrastructure to facilitate development has been significant in underpinning the sustainable economic and the social development of Bray.
