First steps taken for Kanturk regeneration plan

REPRESENTATIVES from a range of local community and business groups came together for an information evening to mark the first steps towards developing a Kanturk Town Centre Regeneration Plan.

The new plan will be developed by Cork County Council in consultation with residents and business owners in the town, as well as with the wider community who visit the town regularly.

The inaugural event, which was attended by more than 40 community stakeholders, gave attendees the chance to meet with staff from the Cork County Council’s Town Regeneration Office and to find out how to get involved in the plan.

The next step in the project is a general survey which will help to guide the development of the project.

The community survey will be made publicly available on Cork County Council’s website and at Kanturk Library in the coming weeks.

Deputising for the Mayor of County Cork, councillor Bernard Moynihan said that it was very heartening to see such a range of local stakeholders in attendance, showing such interest in participating in this plan and developing a shared vision for Kanturk Town.

“This is an excellent opportunity for the local community to work together toward growing Kanturk’s reputation as a great place to live, to work and to visit.”

Earlier this year an allocation of €30,000 was approved by the Department of Rural and Community Development for the plan, which will be used to create a community-led vision for Kanturk and to support competitive bids for national and local funding to progress projects identified.

The regeneration plan for Kanturk will be developed by Cork County Council under the remit of the Town Regeneration Office, which forms part of the Government’s national Town Centre First policy initiative.

Future public consultation events in relation to the plan will be advertised locally.

Further information on participation in the project can be made available by contacting: townregeneration@corkcoco.ie.