Deadline for submissions on Skibbereen regeneration plan set for September 8

The ‘pathfinder town’ policy aims to tackle vacant and derelict properties, drive future development and breathe new life into town centres

Skibbereen is the initial Town Centre First ‘pathfinder’ town for County Cork. File picture: Denis Scannell

Interested parties have only until Friday, September 8, to make submissions on a major regeneration plan being drawn up for Skibbereen.

The West Cork town has been selected for a special national project aimed at giving it a significant upgrade.