by badminme | Jun 14, 2021 | Members News, PPN News
A new round of funding is now available for 2021. Funding is available under two categories;
- Grants for small scale capital projects. Maximum €1,000. This category is open to Men’s’ and Women’s Sheds, Community and Voluntary Groups and Sports Clubs.
- Grants for larger scale capital projects. Maximum €10,000.This category is open to Playgrounds and Community Centres
The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th July 2021
For more information go to: https://www.clarecoco.ie/services/community/grants/community-enhancement-programme/
by badminme | Jun 14, 2021 | Members News, PPN News, SPC for Economic Development
Report from Emma Karran on Economic Development SPC on 8th June 2021
1) SRA on EU Funding Opps
Johnny expressed concern that Clare is always ‘firefighting’ PJ Kelly asked for confirmation that 90% of expenditure goes to L’k, Cork and Waterford (this was not contested). PJ Ryan asked how to promote Shannon Airport. Johnny raised point about an EU Hub now Heathrow out of the picture. Liam responded re this last point that this is “the start of a conversation”
2) Planning
(i) CDP review update
Helen Q gave a break down of submissions (I think you might have these already?) (renewable energy at the top at 34%). She spoke about the various volumes that would be drafted. Draft will be ready by the start of August, followed by 10 weeks of public consultation events. Johnny expressed concern about retail strategy (vulnerability of N and W Clare local retail due to development around L’k – esp after Covid and Brexit). PJ Ryan asked about the land zoning time frame. I asked about how submissions are weighted. Patrick Keogh asked about housing strategy and water infrastructure. Michael Begley asked if there would be more detailed flood risk maps. Helen replied that the flood maps are informed by the OPW and she hoped they would reflect what happens on the ground.
This seems a very salient point, given Ennis could well be largely under water in less than ten years! Has anyone taken in the urgency and implications of this yet???
(ii) LECP Guidelines (Liam)
He reflected on whether there would be an annual or biannual review in the new action plan. He spoke of the need to make sure climate action was overarching in the LECP process – and impact of climate action bill Johnny asked if the next (2022) census would be accommodated? Liam replied that next LECP update will follow the census, but can’t be immediately (need to have time lapse of a year? after census)
4) Climate Change and Biodiversity (Liam)
Liam spoke about the Intergovernmental Action Plan 2021: esp the role of enterprise in carbon emissions and the focus is on reducing the latter I made my point buttering their bread about how Clare could be in the forefront – and supporting what Liam had just said (as I mentioned in yesterday’s email). Liam then said an academic study was needed on the economic vulnerability of Clare to sea level rise. We can feed into OPW info re flood levels rising. He said work was being done on Clare’s part in creating jobs in a reduced carbon economy. There would be a presentation at CARO level before the end of the year
by badminme | May 26, 2021 | Members News, PPN News
The Clare Leader Forum is a Disabled People’s organisation working to achieve human rights for people living with disabilities in Clare. They have devised two surveys with Clare Public Participation Network and are inviting the 15,000 people living with a disability in the County to take part in this important research.
The first survey is on sports, leisure, tourism and amenity access and will be used to inform policy, submissions and advocacy.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DPGL62
The second survey examines what life is like in Clare for people with disabilities and how they engage in advocacy and activism. It will form part of an important and exciting Book: ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ which is due for release in December 2021
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JYYFY2R
Your Voice Matters! Our Voices Together Matter!
Please note: Answers to these surveys are anonymous and participants will not be identified in any way.
by badminme | May 20, 2021 | Current, Members News, PPN News
Clare PPN Newsletter May 2021
Our May newsletter has hit the newsagents… figuratively speaking. It’s got more news than ever. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter:
http://clareppn.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/newsletter-may-2021.pdf
by badminme | May 19, 2021 | SPC for Rural Development
Rural Development SPC report by Jean Tierney – 16th February 2021
Were you asked to raise any issues on behalf of Clare PPN members at this meeting?
Yes I was asked to notify the meeting of the information and consultation evening being held by the PPN in relation to the National Water Resource Plan and that the PPN members would be making a community submission
Main topics discussed at the meeting:
Rural and Community department support of the covid19 community response forum, helpline and general trends. Digi clare and national broad band roll out. Climate change adaptation strategy and biodiversity. Review of rural strategy
List any decisions made at the meeting:
I missed the start of the meeting as I had to attend another meeting. I joined at the end of the digi clare presentation, so don’t know if there were any decisions prior to joining. Climate change – Anny is to bring an agenda item on fuel for the next meeting Review of rural strategy – there was a discussion about the need to covid proof the strategy and will be added to next agenda
Do you require any action to be taken by Clare PPN staff as a result of this meeting?
no
