17 April 2024
By Elaine Murphy
elaine@TheCork.ie
Cork County Council held the official launch of its Local Economic and Community Plan 2024-2030. The development of this plan has been a collaborative effort between Cork County Council, its economic and community stakeholders and the citizens of Cork County. It provides a framework for how the Council by itself and in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders will focus funding and supports to support the economic and community development of the county over the next 6 years.
Patricia Liddy, Director of Services Municipal Districts, Loraine Lynch, Divisional Manager West, Cork County Council, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, Sharon Corcoran, Director of Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism and Padraig Barrett, Director of Services Planning at the Official Launch of the Cork County Local Economic and Community Plan 2024-2030
Pic: Brian Lougheed
The launch was attended by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn, Elected Members of Cork County Council and members of the North, South and West Cork Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC and economic and community stakeholders from the Cork County LECP Advisory Group. These groups played a key role in the development of each stage of the plan and will continue to be an intrinsic part of the work to implement its goals and objectives.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn highlighted the collaborative nature of the plan, “On behalf of Cork County Council, we look forward to bringing this plan to life, continuing to work with our stakeholders and citizens over the next six years to further support the economic and community development of our county for the benefit of all.”
Loraine Lynch, Divisional Manager West, Cork County Council, added, “I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to all those who participated in the development of this plan, including the Mayor O’Flynn, the Elected Members of Cork County Council, the members of the North, South and West Cork LCDCs, the members of the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC, the LECP Advisory Group and the members of the public who participated in our Public Consultation Process. I look forward to seeing these collective efforts contribute towards a future of prosperity, inclusivity, and sustainable growth for Cork County.”
The Cork County Local Economic and Community Plan 2024-2030 is available to view on the Council’s website at www.corkcoco.ie