Waterford fights to save city businesses

A city centre management group has been formed in Waterford in an attempt to combat the “challenges” faced by the district in the teeth of recession.

Waterford City Council is assuring the community that efforts are under way to “enhance” the city centre and support the struggling retail sector which, in common with other urban areas, has been hit by closures and cutbacks in recent times.

The council has established a Waterford City Centre Management Group to bring together “stakeholders” and come up with ideas to help improve the situation.