Public Access at Tigne' Coastline

During yesterday's council meeting, the Sliema Local Council unanimously agreed that public access should be guaranteed at Tigne', in line with Parliament's recent approval of legislation concerning such matters. 

Sliema local councillors also unanimously agreed that any possible contractual shortcomings by MIDI should be investigated. 

Din l-Art Ħelwa files appeal on Town Square project

Times of Malta 28 September 2016

An appeal on the controversial permit for the ‘Town Square’ project at Tigne in Sliema was this morning filed with the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal by Din l-Art Ħelwa.

Permit for the high rise building was granted by the Planning Authority on August 4.

In a statement, Din l-Art Ħelwa said it believed this over-sized development would have a devastating effect on the Maltese landscape and the daily lives of many people.

“The Planning Authority has ignored the concerns of the public. This is unacceptable, especially for such massive projects with huge and permanent damage to us all.”

The 38-storey Town Square skyscraper will be sandwiched between existing homes and shops.

“People who visit, work or live in the area will face terrible traffic and parking problems, and neighbours will be deprived of sunlight. Its promoters have ignored or downplayed the difficulties and inconvenience that the project will cause for the entire Sliema community,” Din l-Art Ħelwa said.

 Its appeal is supported by Nature Trust Malta and the Malta Archaeological Society. 

The organisation is being assisted by lawyers Dr Cedric Mifsud, Dr Malcolm Mifsud and Dr Catherine Mifsud.

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Townsquare Tower: Sliema Local Council files appeal

Sliema Local Council has officially filed an appeal before the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) in relation to the Planning Authority’s recent granting of the permit for Townsquare development. This development includes a 38-storey tower.

Sliema Local Council is basing its appeal on the objections it has already raised during the initial submissions and hearings at the Planning Authority prior to its permit approval.

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Sliema-Gzira Bus Lane Suspended - Record decision by TM to retain dangerous Amber Traffic Lights

Yesterday Transport Malta CEO James Piscopo replied to Sliema Local Council's query on amber traffic lights at the Strand, in view of the concern on lack of safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Piscopo said that the Traffic Management Committee will be debating the traffic lights case in its next session and shall be able to communicate accordingly. 

He also confirmed that the bus lane at the Strand is suspended.

Sliema Local Council is following the matter closely.


UPDATE: News Flash! The Traffic Management Committee must be the fastest committee in the world. In one sitting, one day after TM replied to SLC, the TM committee quickly decided to retain the amber-lights system at the Strand, despite concern on its danger.  

As Sliema Local Councillor, I have asked TM CEO James Piscopo, copied to Minister Joe Mizzi for minutes of the meeting. I also asked him to inform us on the evidence used by the committee for its decision.