by badminme | May 19, 2021 | Members News, PPN News, SPC for Rural Development
Rural Development SPC report from Anny Wise – 18th May 2021
The SPC meeting was a long one and in the end I did not get my chance to do the item on “Heating the Home.” . But I must admit I was surprised at the final outcome of what I did have to say.
Tourism Strategy was now complete and was launched on line and we were shown the outcome. It was very good. There were, however., two items which were discussed and approved.
- Motor Homes which have not been a problem in the past are now seen all over the county (staycation) – the normal commercial parks are closed and the county does not have a policy with regard to where and for how long they can park. There are several examples from CORK and abroad where they have always been a way of having a holiday. The County Council will be asked to look at the issues and try and see if they can make a policy or not.
- Greenways walking and cycling paths. Our SPC made suggestions on how important that this was now shown as specific plans in the future to enlarge them. It was pointed out that they are going ahead on this and the Clarecastle/Ennis and Shannon/Bunratty plus others are in the process.
The Rural Development Strategy is up for review – it was the first in Ireland and is still the only one. Broadband was again mentioned.
Then there was a powerpoint by Gearoid Fitzgibbon representing SEC for Clare with Gloria CLDC.
Report from the SPC on 18th May 2021 on Climate Change
There were many questions and the main thrust was on Community Microgeneration.
There was a question about the cost of peat briquettes going up and how community were able to cope with this. Geariod answer by given the example in Tipperary – who had most dwellings insulated and had changed their heating methods – so it would not cause them any problems. I followed after he answered the questions suggesting what we need more than anything was Public Awareness and the “How” and “Why”. I offered to give the talk which I was supposed to be at this meeting at the next meeting on the “Why” and also invited them to our lecture on the subject on the 26th May.
What follows was surprising and may have been to the question about peat blocks – suggestion of the Public Awareness showing such a low level of knowledge and upskilling of staff at the County Council took on the following:
- They would look at a Clare Energy Agency other than a Clare/Limerick one. A “One Stop Agency being a workshop in mind a stand alone office in Clare.
- Upskill directors of each section department – the actual elected Council so that they could work together and work with CLDC and SEAI.
Farmers were mentioned with regards to microgeneration the prospect of jobs in Rural Area was welcomed.
by badminme | May 18, 2021 | Members News, PPN News
Ennis 2040 Economic & Spatial Strategy Presentation to SPCs
Click Ennis-2040-Presentation-to-SPC to view the presentation given to the Clare County Council Strategic Policy Committees on the Ennis 2040 Plan
‘The purpose of Ennis 2040 is to guide the long-term development of Ennis and highlight opportunities that will deliver competitive advantages over the short, medium and long term. In order to achieve this, the Strategy has a Town Centre focus while also looking ahead to prioritise areas that support compact growth, realise economic opportunities and respond to the call for climate adaptation.’ – Ennis 2040 presentation to SPCs’
by badminme | May 18, 2021 | Members News, PPN News
Click Plenary Meeting notes 11th May 2021 to view the notes and suggested actions as a result of our plenary meeting on 11th May 2021. It as a very productive evening with great ideas and discussions that could have gone on all night!
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by badminme | May 17, 2021 | Members News, PPN News, SPC for Rural Development
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Clare County Council Community Development Officers
This team works with community groups of all sizes, local and regional organisations and other engaged parties, building the capacity of voluntary community leaders and organisations to identify and implement projects, which will provide their areas with an identifiable comparative advantage.
- Ennis Municipal District – Niamh Wiley nwiley@clarecoco.ie 087 0611943
- Killaloe Municipal District – Seamus Murrihy smurrihy@clarecoco.ie 087 3834382
- Shannon Municipal District – Jennifer O’Brien jaobrien@clarecoco.ie 087 4131596
- West Clare Municipal District – Margaret Cotter mcotter@clarecoco.ie 087 1089847
https://www.clarecoco.ie/your-council/contact-the-council/directory/rural-and-community-dev-dept/rural-dev-officers/
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Clare Local Development Company Community Development Workers
Clare Local Development Company has over 21 years experience of providing a wide range of local development services including training, work placements, grants and advice. Currently the company employs over 200 people on a wide range of programs and schemes LEADER, SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) Local Training Initiatives, Rural Social Scheme, Community Employment Scheme and Rural Recreation Project and Tús. https://cldc.ie/contact/
- Monica McKenna – mmckenna@cldc.ie 087 4194542
- Michelle Nolan – mnolan@cldc.ie 087 6542234
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Volunteer Centre Clare
The Clare Volunteer Centre is part of the national network of volunteer centres, supported by Volunteer Centres Ireland. They are based in Ennis and open to meet volunteers Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Browse the website to look at the latest volunteering opportunities or contact them directly to talk about the volunteering roles that may suit you! If you are an organisation that involves volunteers or is planning to involve volunteers contact Sharon or Dolores to find out more about their training, Garda Vetting Service, support on policy development, volunteer referral service and much more! https://www.volunteerclare.ie/
Tel: +353 65 68 455 13 / +353 65 68 455 17
Manager – Sharon Meaney
Email: sharon@volunteerclare.ie
Placement Officer – Dolores O Halloran
Email: dolores@volunteerclare.ie
by badminme | May 11, 2021 | Members News
Engaging with your PPN Representatives:
Representatives of Clare PPN’s member groups sit on the following committees in County Clare:
- Local Community Development Committee
- Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee
- Physical Development Strategic Policy Committee
- Social Development Strategic Policy Committee
- Rural Development Strategic Policy Committee
- Joint Policing Committee
- Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee
If you would like to be involved with inputting to or discussing the issues raised at these committees you can join one of our linkage groups. Joining a linkage group means that you will be notified by Clare PPN when there is a meeting of the Committee you are interested in coming up and invited to a pre-meeting with your PPN representative on that committee. These meetings are currently taking place on line and our representatives would appreciate input from our member groups.
How to join a linkage group: Select which college of Clare PPN your group belongs to (Social Inclusion/ Community and Voluntary/ Environment) and using the appropriate link below register for any committee that interests you. If you have any difficulty with this please email admin@clareppn.ie and we can help you sign up.
Social Inclusion Linkage Groups
Community and Voluntary Linkage Groups
Environmental Linkage Groups