Cork local authority lays out plans to stimulate economy

CORK County Council has formally adopted a plan which, it said, will promote and support the county’s economic and community development over the next six years.

The Cork County Local Economic and Community Plan (2024-2030), which has been adopted by its members, contains a framework for the council and its partners to achieve a series of goals by the end of the decade.

The targets contained in the plan include achieving sustainable, resilient and empowered communities and places in a healthy, active and socially inclusive county.

Further goals include creating a low carbon and climate resilient county that protects biodiversity and the environment, while also becoming a county thant supports enterprise in a smart and innovative way.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, councillor Frank O’Flynn, highlighted the collaborative effort between the council, its economic and community stakeholders and the citizens of the county in the development of the plan.

“As we unveil this comprehensive roadmap which will guide us through the challenges and opportunities presented over the next six years, I am reminded of the strength that lies in the power of collaboration,” he said.

“The input and participation of elected members, economic and community stakeholders and the citizens of Cork county throughout this process demonstrates our shared vision and aspiration to promote the development of our county as an attractive, competitive and sustainable place to live, visit and do business.”

Valerie O’Sullivan, chief executive of Cork County Council, said that, from the outset, the council had recognised that this was not intended as just a plan for the council itself, but for the council as a local authority working in partnership with its economic and community stakeholders.

“This is reflected in the key role that our advisory group, local community development committees and strategic policy committee have played in guiding the plan throughout its development and all will play a key role in its implementation.”