SDLP call for action over Sion Mills growing weed problem

This week the SDLP in Strabane have called on Strabane District Council to tackle the on-going weed problem in Sion Mills.

Speaking on the issue SDLP Councillor Patsy Kelly said “This has been an on-going problem in Sion Mills for quite some time. Many residents have contacted the SDLP and feel the problem is really getting out of control. Residents feel that Strabane District Council and other relevant authorities, are not doing enough to tackle the problem. The SDLP have been out and about in Sion Mills and feel residents are wholly justified in their concerns. This is a serious problem.”

“I will be raising this issue at council level and asking why the problem was allowed to get this bad. Many residents of Sion Mills simply refuse to use the back lanes anymore as the problem is so bad. We will be lobbying Strabane District Council and Roads Service to maintain proper maintenance and weed control at a satisfactory level.”

Following on SDLP Representative for the area Jim McIntyre said “I am in Sion Mills on almost a daily basis to visit family and friends, and it pains me to see the image of this beautiful village be tarnished by weeds. The residents of Sion Mills are very proud of their village following the best kept village award, and feel the tourism potential of this historically significant village is being damaged by this weed problem. I would call on the relevant authorities to take immediate action to resolve this issue.”