This year's competition has been cancelled due to covid-19.
A €1.4 million fund will still be available to the midlands Tidy Towns groups in 2020.
The Department of Rural and Community Development confirmed that the grants created for this year's competition are still open despite its cancellation.
The money can be used to assist with activities being undertaken throughout the year in preparation for the return of the event in 2021.
Midlands Local Authorities On Standby For Storm Austen
The entire country will be under a Status Yellow rain and wind alert.
Second Man Due In Court Over Westmeath Burglaries
The incidents are believed to have taken place in August.
Water Supply Disruptions Expected In Offaly Villages Following Burst Main
A main was also burst in Rhode yesterday.
New €4m National Firefighter Training Centre Planned For Laois
The centre will be located in Abbeyleix.
Midlands Accounts For 17% Of Construction Site Fatalities
The region holds only 7% of the construction working population.
Free Retrofit Advice Event Taking Place In Westmeath This Evening
The event takes place from 6-8pm.
‘Unprecedented’ Road Repairs Underway On R400 In Offaly As Pilot Scheme Begins
The aim is for the road works to be complete halfway through November.
Second Man Arrested Over Four Westmeath Burglaries
A man was arrested in Clonmel this morning.
