Community and Sport is a department that aims to help communities in Waterford City and County become vibrant and safe with an excellent quality of life and a sustainable, healthier future. These strong communities are important in developing Waterford into the future.
The department delivers on its objectives using a Community Plan for Waterford. This plan forms a critical element of a 6-year Local Economic and Community Plan for Waterford.
The 'Waterford Local Community Development Committee' (LCDC) prepares the Community element of the plan which provides the basis for a more coherent, streamlined and co-ordinated approach to local and community development programmes. The LCDC have primary responsibility for planning and oversight of local development spend. Local government, state agencies, local community and development and social, community and economic interests are be represented on the LCDC.
The 'Community Strategic Policy Committee' assists in the formulation and development of the various elements of a Community Services policy for Waterford City and County Council. It facilitates the participation of a range of sectoral interests at local level. The SPC review policy relevant to its area of responsibility and make recommendations to the full Council on policy matters generally and on the adoption of new policies.
The 'Waterford Public Participation Network' (PPN) is a new framework for public engagement and participation. It involves more extensive and more diverse inputs into decision-making at local government level in Waterford through the involvement of sectoral interests. The PPN is the main link through which the local authority connects with the community, voluntary and environmental sectors. The PPN is the main channel through which people are selected to participate in various processes of the County/City and its boards/committees. The PPN is organised at county/city level and also at Municipal District level. The Municipal District PPN is made up of community, voluntary and environmental organisations operating within the Municipal District.
The functions of the Community and Sport department include:
Partner organisations include:
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community@waterfordcouncil.ie
For a full list of Community & Sport contacts, view this list.