Bandstand
While I'm on topics raised in this week's Wicklow Times, I have to say that spending €250,000 doing up the bandstand does seem a colossal waste of money. Don't get me wrong, I think it would be great if the seafront in Bray was spruced up a bit, but I believe they're putting the cart before the horse.
Before the seafront is beautified, someone has to convince the owners of the public houses along the seafront to get rid of all that outdoor drinking. I know I'm just about the only person in this country who believes this, but I think drinking belongs inside or at least out of sight. If they want to develop beer gardens, have them out back not in the front. Outdoor seating at cafes and restaurants can be pleasant, but not for pubs.
The seafront in general (other than the actual sea) is simply ugly. I can't think of a single attractive commercial premise along the seafront. The pubs and their outdoor drinking areas are like urban blight - they have to be tackled before the rest of the area can improve.
I don't see how spending so much public money on the bandstand makes sense. I'd be happier if they were going to plant loads of trees to try and separate the commercial premises from the sea - that would be a far better investment if they want to improve the seafront.
Before the seafront is beautified, someone has to convince the owners of the public houses along the seafront to get rid of all that outdoor drinking. I know I'm just about the only person in this country who believes this, but I think drinking belongs inside or at least out of sight. If they want to develop beer gardens, have them out back not in the front. Outdoor seating at cafes and restaurants can be pleasant, but not for pubs.
The seafront in general (other than the actual sea) is simply ugly. I can't think of a single attractive commercial premise along the seafront. The pubs and their outdoor drinking areas are like urban blight - they have to be tackled before the rest of the area can improve.
I don't see how spending so much public money on the bandstand makes sense. I'd be happier if they were going to plant loads of trees to try and separate the commercial premises from the sea - that would be a far better investment if they want to improve the seafront.
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