Cllr Chris Pender
@chrispenderke.bsky.social
Social Democrats County Councillor for the Newbridge LEA.
Director of the Substance Use Regional Forum. Board member Platinum Club House
Committees; Housing and Regeneration SPC, County Rural Water Monitoring, Protocol and Procedures, Audit
Director of the Substance Use Regional Forum. Board member Platinum Club House
Committees; Housing and Regeneration SPC, County Rural Water Monitoring, Protocol and Procedures, Audit
📢 JULY FULL COUNCIL UPDATE
Here's what I raised and supported at this month's full meeting of Kildare County Council from housing and taxation to inclusion and safety.
Public services must work for everyone. Let’s build a fairer, more inclusive Kildare.
Here's what I raised and supported at this month's full meeting of Kildare County Council from housing and taxation to inclusion and safety.
Public services must work for everyone. Let’s build a fairer, more inclusive Kildare.
July 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
📢 JULY FULL COUNCIL UPDATE
Here's what I raised and supported at this month's full meeting of Kildare County Council from housing and taxation to inclusion and safety.
Public services must work for everyone. Let’s build a fairer, more inclusive Kildare.
Here's what I raised and supported at this month's full meeting of Kildare County Council from housing and taxation to inclusion and safety.
Public services must work for everyone. Let’s build a fairer, more inclusive Kildare.
Grocery prices are OUT OF CONTROL.
People across Ireland are feeling the pinch every week at the till but there’s still no transparency on why prices are rising so fast.
This week, the Social Democrats are putting forward a motion in the Dáil to change that. 👇
#CostOfLiving #SocialDemocrats
People across Ireland are feeling the pinch every week at the till but there’s still no transparency on why prices are rising so fast.
This week, the Social Democrats are putting forward a motion in the Dáil to change that. 👇
#CostOfLiving #SocialDemocrats
July 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Grocery prices are OUT OF CONTROL.
People across Ireland are feeling the pinch every week at the till but there’s still no transparency on why prices are rising so fast.
This week, the Social Democrats are putting forward a motion in the Dáil to change that. 👇
#CostOfLiving #SocialDemocrats
People across Ireland are feeling the pinch every week at the till but there’s still no transparency on why prices are rising so fast.
This week, the Social Democrats are putting forward a motion in the Dáil to change that. 👇
#CostOfLiving #SocialDemocrats
🟣 Supporting Recovery in Kildare
Too many people coming out of addiction treatment face a cliff edge no stable home, no support, no safety net. That’s unacceptable.
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Too many people coming out of addiction treatment face a cliff edge no stable home, no support, no safety net. That’s unacceptable.
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Accommodation needed in Kildare for people coming out of addiction treatment
Kildare County Council is asked to identify suitable properties
www.leinsterleader.ie
June 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🟣 Supporting Recovery in Kildare
Too many people coming out of addiction treatment face a cliff edge no stable home, no support, no safety net. That’s unacceptable.
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Too many people coming out of addiction treatment face a cliff edge no stable home, no support, no safety net. That’s unacceptable.
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📚 Newbridge Library & Archives Project Moves Forward – Tender Stage Now Live 🏗️
Kildare County Council has officially entered the next phase of delivering the new Newbridge Library, Local Studies and Archive Building on Athgarvan Road.
Kildare County Council has officially entered the next phase of delivering the new Newbridge Library, Local Studies and Archive Building on Athgarvan Road.
June 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
📚 Newbridge Library & Archives Project Moves Forward – Tender Stage Now Live 🏗️
Kildare County Council has officially entered the next phase of delivering the new Newbridge Library, Local Studies and Archive Building on Athgarvan Road.
Kildare County Council has officially entered the next phase of delivering the new Newbridge Library, Local Studies and Archive Building on Athgarvan Road.
Calls for Minister to meet Kildare councillors over Tenant-in-Situ scheme
Council 'locked out' of scheme despite ongoing local advocacy, councillor claims
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Council 'locked out' of scheme despite ongoing local advocacy, councillor claims
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Calls for Minister to meet Kildare councillors over Tenant-in-Situ scheme
Council 'locked out' of scheme despite ongoing local advocacy, councillor claims
www.leinsterleader.ie
May 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Calls for Minister to meet Kildare councillors over Tenant-in-Situ scheme
Council 'locked out' of scheme despite ongoing local advocacy, councillor claims
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Council 'locked out' of scheme despite ongoing local advocacy, councillor claims
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Road Alert – R445 Liffey Bridge
After repeatedly raising the worsening potholes & surface defects at Liffey Bridge, I’m delighted that full road-surface resurfacing works for the bridge & the entire junction with Canning Place (L-7041) & Athgarvan Road (R-416) have now been brought forward.
After repeatedly raising the worsening potholes & surface defects at Liffey Bridge, I’m delighted that full road-surface resurfacing works for the bridge & the entire junction with Canning Place (L-7041) & Athgarvan Road (R-416) have now been brought forward.
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Road Alert – R445 Liffey Bridge
After repeatedly raising the worsening potholes & surface defects at Liffey Bridge, I’m delighted that full road-surface resurfacing works for the bridge & the entire junction with Canning Place (L-7041) & Athgarvan Road (R-416) have now been brought forward.
After repeatedly raising the worsening potholes & surface defects at Liffey Bridge, I’m delighted that full road-surface resurfacing works for the bridge & the entire junction with Canning Place (L-7041) & Athgarvan Road (R-416) have now been brought forward.
The former Machinery Yard site is a rare opportunity to deliver both homes & the community, sporting, and recreational spaces our town urgently needs.
Housing is essential but so is building a town that supports people’s wellbeing, connection, & future growth.
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Housing is essential but so is building a town that supports people’s wellbeing, connection, & future growth.
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Call for ‘balanced redevelopment’ of former Machinery Yard site located in Kildare
The comments were made by a local representative for Newbridge
www.leinsterleader.ie
April 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The former Machinery Yard site is a rare opportunity to deliver both homes & the community, sporting, and recreational spaces our town urgently needs.
Housing is essential but so is building a town that supports people’s wellbeing, connection, & future growth.
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Housing is essential but so is building a town that supports people’s wellbeing, connection, & future growth.
www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-n...
Great to see a project I’ve been working on finally getting started today!
Just a heads-up: Stop/Go traffic measures are now in place, so do give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re passing through.
Just a heads-up: Stop/Go traffic measures are now in place, so do give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re passing through.
April 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Great to see a project I’ve been working on finally getting started today!
Just a heads-up: Stop/Go traffic measures are now in place, so do give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re passing through.
Just a heads-up: Stop/Go traffic measures are now in place, so do give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re passing through.
New Playground for Moorfield – and Plans for Lakeside Too!
I'm really pleased to share that a brand new play area is on the way for Moorfield Park!
I'm really pleased to share that a brand new play area is on the way for Moorfield Park!
April 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
New Playground for Moorfield – and Plans for Lakeside Too!
I'm really pleased to share that a brand new play area is on the way for Moorfield Park!
I'm really pleased to share that a brand new play area is on the way for Moorfield Park!
🧵 Did you know most of Liffey Linear Park isn't actually owned by the council?
We've discovered, following a motion back in 2022, that large sections of our beloved park are either unregistered or still owned by developers.
We've discovered, following a motion back in 2022, that large sections of our beloved park are either unregistered or still owned by developers.
April 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🧵 Did you know most of Liffey Linear Park isn't actually owned by the council?
We've discovered, following a motion back in 2022, that large sections of our beloved park are either unregistered or still owned by developers.
We've discovered, following a motion back in 2022, that large sections of our beloved park are either unregistered or still owned by developers.
🧵 My motions & questions for the April 2025 Kildare-Newbridge MD meeting:
1️⃣ Motion (Joint with Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer):
Ring-fence residual funds from Moorfield Park Playground/Area for Lakeside Park's playground and masterplan, investing in our community recreational facilities.
1️⃣ Motion (Joint with Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer):
Ring-fence residual funds from Moorfield Park Playground/Area for Lakeside Park's playground and masterplan, investing in our community recreational facilities.
April 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🧵 My motions & questions for the April 2025 Kildare-Newbridge MD meeting:
1️⃣ Motion (Joint with Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer):
Ring-fence residual funds from Moorfield Park Playground/Area for Lakeside Park's playground and masterplan, investing in our community recreational facilities.
1️⃣ Motion (Joint with Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer):
Ring-fence residual funds from Moorfield Park Playground/Area for Lakeside Park's playground and masterplan, investing in our community recreational facilities.
🚧 Newbridge Southern Ring Road Update
The preliminary business case has just been submitted to the Dept of Transport. A big step forward for this long-overdue project.
I’ll keep pushing & will share updates as it progresses.
#Newbridge #Kildare #Transport #Infrastructure
The preliminary business case has just been submitted to the Dept of Transport. A big step forward for this long-overdue project.
I’ll keep pushing & will share updates as it progresses.
#Newbridge #Kildare #Transport #Infrastructure
April 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🚧 Newbridge Southern Ring Road Update
The preliminary business case has just been submitted to the Dept of Transport. A big step forward for this long-overdue project.
I’ll keep pushing & will share updates as it progresses.
#Newbridge #Kildare #Transport #Infrastructure
The preliminary business case has just been submitted to the Dept of Transport. A big step forward for this long-overdue project.
I’ll keep pushing & will share updates as it progresses.
#Newbridge #Kildare #Transport #Infrastructure
1/ 🏳️⚧️ Today is Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) – a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people, recognise their contributions, and push for a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility
March 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1/ 🏳️⚧️ Today is Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) – a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people, recognise their contributions, and push for a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. #TDOV #TransDayOfVisibility
🚆 Update on Leap Card & Dublin Commuter Zone 🚆
Following my representations to Irish Rail, I can confirm that the Leap Card & Dublin Commuter Zone (excluding TaxSaver) will be in place from 28th April for Newbridge, Kildare & beyond.
Following my representations to Irish Rail, I can confirm that the Leap Card & Dublin Commuter Zone (excluding TaxSaver) will be in place from 28th April for Newbridge, Kildare & beyond.
March 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🚆 Update on Leap Card & Dublin Commuter Zone 🚆
Following my representations to Irish Rail, I can confirm that the Leap Card & Dublin Commuter Zone (excluding TaxSaver) will be in place from 28th April for Newbridge, Kildare & beyond.
Following my representations to Irish Rail, I can confirm that the Leap Card & Dublin Commuter Zone (excluding TaxSaver) will be in place from 28th April for Newbridge, Kildare & beyond.
🏠 Quarterly Vacant Housing Update (Jan-Mar 2025) 🏠
Vacant council homes affect real families & communities. Transparency matters—so here's what's happening with vacant housing across Kildare-Newbridge.👇
#HousingCrisis #KildareNewbridge
Vacant council homes affect real families & communities. Transparency matters—so here's what's happening with vacant housing across Kildare-Newbridge.👇
#HousingCrisis #KildareNewbridge
March 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🏠 Quarterly Vacant Housing Update (Jan-Mar 2025) 🏠
Vacant council homes affect real families & communities. Transparency matters—so here's what's happening with vacant housing across Kildare-Newbridge.👇
#HousingCrisis #KildareNewbridge
Vacant council homes affect real families & communities. Transparency matters—so here's what's happening with vacant housing across Kildare-Newbridge.👇
#HousingCrisis #KildareNewbridge
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to protect the Triple Lock and Irish neutrality. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
Put it to the People
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to protect the Triple Lock and Irish neutrality. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
March 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I've just signed this petition calling on the Irish government to protect the Triple Lock and Irish neutrality. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
🧵 Tenant Support Scheme 2025 – Get the Upgrades You Need! 🏡
Are you a Kildare County Council tenant in need of new windows, doors, kitchen upgrades, or heating system improvements? The Tenant Support Scheme 2025 is now open! ✅
Are you a Kildare County Council tenant in need of new windows, doors, kitchen upgrades, or heating system improvements? The Tenant Support Scheme 2025 is now open! ✅
March 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🧵 Tenant Support Scheme 2025 – Get the Upgrades You Need! 🏡
Are you a Kildare County Council tenant in need of new windows, doors, kitchen upgrades, or heating system improvements? The Tenant Support Scheme 2025 is now open! ✅
Are you a Kildare County Council tenant in need of new windows, doors, kitchen upgrades, or heating system improvements? The Tenant Support Scheme 2025 is now open! ✅
🚆 Fairer Fares Update 🚆
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the status of Fairer Fares (Phase 2 of the 2024 Fares Determination) & Leap Card rollout.
Latest update from the NTA: Phase 2 is still expected by the end of April.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the status of Fairer Fares (Phase 2 of the 2024 Fares Determination) & Leap Card rollout.
Latest update from the NTA: Phase 2 is still expected by the end of April.
March 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
🚆 Fairer Fares Update 🚆
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the status of Fairer Fares (Phase 2 of the 2024 Fares Determination) & Leap Card rollout.
Latest update from the NTA: Phase 2 is still expected by the end of April.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the status of Fairer Fares (Phase 2 of the 2024 Fares Determination) & Leap Card rollout.
Latest update from the NTA: Phase 2 is still expected by the end of April.
🚨 Audit Committee Update 🚨
Key takeaways from today’s meeting:
🔎 Town & Village Renewal Scheme – Strengthening project oversight & financial controls
⚠️ Corporate Risk Register – Addressing key financial & operational risks
Key takeaways from today’s meeting:
🔎 Town & Village Renewal Scheme – Strengthening project oversight & financial controls
⚠️ Corporate Risk Register – Addressing key financial & operational risks
March 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🚨 Audit Committee Update 🚨
Key takeaways from today’s meeting:
🔎 Town & Village Renewal Scheme – Strengthening project oversight & financial controls
⚠️ Corporate Risk Register – Addressing key financial & operational risks
Key takeaways from today’s meeting:
🔎 Town & Village Renewal Scheme – Strengthening project oversight & financial controls
⚠️ Corporate Risk Register – Addressing key financial & operational risks
🚨 Big News for Newbridge! 📚🏗️
1/ We’ve secured €1.2 million from Local Property Tax (LPT) over the next four years to help fund the Newbridge Library & Archives (URDF)—a €18 million flagship project that will transform our town’s library services! 🎉
1/ We’ve secured €1.2 million from Local Property Tax (LPT) over the next four years to help fund the Newbridge Library & Archives (URDF)—a €18 million flagship project that will transform our town’s library services! 🎉
February 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🚨 Big News for Newbridge! 📚🏗️
1/ We’ve secured €1.2 million from Local Property Tax (LPT) over the next four years to help fund the Newbridge Library & Archives (URDF)—a €18 million flagship project that will transform our town’s library services! 🎉
1/ We’ve secured €1.2 million from Local Property Tax (LPT) over the next four years to help fund the Newbridge Library & Archives (URDF)—a €18 million flagship project that will transform our town’s library services! 🎉
At the next Kildare-Newbridge MD meeting, I’ll be raising key local issues—water pressure problems, road safety, planning enforcement & road resurfacing. Here’s what I’m pushing for: 🧵👇
February 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
At the next Kildare-Newbridge MD meeting, I’ll be raising key local issues—water pressure problems, road safety, planning enforcement & road resurfacing. Here’s what I’m pushing for: 🧵👇
Helping Rough Sleepers During Extreme Weather 🌨️❄️ I’ve had several questions about how rough sleepers are being supported during the extreme weather. Here's what’s happening: ➡️ Call the free phone line: 1800 804 307 .
January 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Helping Rough Sleepers During Extreme Weather 🌨️❄️ I’ve had several questions about how rough sleepers are being supported during the extreme weather. Here's what’s happening: ➡️ Call the free phone line: 1800 804 307 .
📢 Irish Water Update for Newbridge & Surrounds
📍 Affected: Ballymany, The Elms, Hawkfield, Roseberry Hill & more
➡️ Low pressure or water loss due to reservoir works, expected until 10pm Sun, 19th Jan.
🔎 Ref: KLD00087799 for updates.
#IrishWater #Newbridge
📍 Affected: Ballymany, The Elms, Hawkfield, Roseberry Hill & more
➡️ Low pressure or water loss due to reservoir works, expected until 10pm Sun, 19th Jan.
🔎 Ref: KLD00087799 for updates.
#IrishWater #Newbridge
January 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📢 Irish Water Update for Newbridge & Surrounds
📍 Affected: Ballymany, The Elms, Hawkfield, Roseberry Hill & more
➡️ Low pressure or water loss due to reservoir works, expected until 10pm Sun, 19th Jan.
🔎 Ref: KLD00087799 for updates.
#IrishWater #Newbridge
📍 Affected: Ballymany, The Elms, Hawkfield, Roseberry Hill & more
➡️ Low pressure or water loss due to reservoir works, expected until 10pm Sun, 19th Jan.
🔎 Ref: KLD00087799 for updates.
#IrishWater #Newbridge
📢 Happening TODAY!
💓 FREE Blood Pressure & Pulse Checks
📍 Dunnes Stores, Newbridge
🕘 9am - 5pm
Don’t wait – get your health checked today with Irish Heart Foundation & Newbridge Kildare Lions Club. It’s free, quick, and could save your life.
#HeartHealth #Newbridge #FreeEvent
💓 FREE Blood Pressure & Pulse Checks
📍 Dunnes Stores, Newbridge
🕘 9am - 5pm
Don’t wait – get your health checked today with Irish Heart Foundation & Newbridge Kildare Lions Club. It’s free, quick, and could save your life.
#HeartHealth #Newbridge #FreeEvent
January 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
📢 Happening TODAY!
💓 FREE Blood Pressure & Pulse Checks
📍 Dunnes Stores, Newbridge
🕘 9am - 5pm
Don’t wait – get your health checked today with Irish Heart Foundation & Newbridge Kildare Lions Club. It’s free, quick, and could save your life.
#HeartHealth #Newbridge #FreeEvent
💓 FREE Blood Pressure & Pulse Checks
📍 Dunnes Stores, Newbridge
🕘 9am - 5pm
Don’t wait – get your health checked today with Irish Heart Foundation & Newbridge Kildare Lions Club. It’s free, quick, and could save your life.
#HeartHealth #Newbridge #FreeEvent
🚸 Making Newbridge safer!
Proposed improvements to the Town Hall/Cedral Park:
✅ Pedestrian-only entrance for safety
✅ New traffic layout to ease congestion
✅ Enhanced safety for all
No budget yet, but it's on the progress report. Thoughts? vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSVBr5x/
Proposed improvements to the Town Hall/Cedral Park:
✅ Pedestrian-only entrance for safety
✅ New traffic layout to ease congestion
✅ Enhanced safety for all
No budget yet, but it's on the progress report. Thoughts? vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSVBr5x/
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January 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🚸 Making Newbridge safer!
Proposed improvements to the Town Hall/Cedral Park:
✅ Pedestrian-only entrance for safety
✅ New traffic layout to ease congestion
✅ Enhanced safety for all
No budget yet, but it's on the progress report. Thoughts? vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSVBr5x/
Proposed improvements to the Town Hall/Cedral Park:
✅ Pedestrian-only entrance for safety
✅ New traffic layout to ease congestion
✅ Enhanced safety for all
No budget yet, but it's on the progress report. Thoughts? vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSVBr5x/