The Transition Team also worked very closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management in 2018 to identify a new organisational structure for Cork City Council, so that it could best meet the demands of a larger city moving forward. The proposed new structure was presented to all staff in December 2018 and implemented in Q1 2019.
As we move forward into 2020 and beyond, we face both a challenging and exciting time for Cork City Council. Cork City Council is continuing to strive to deliver and embed the new internal transferred services to the people and businesses in the transition area.
Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty − 85% of Staff feel they are treated with Dignity and Respect. − Awareness initiatives : Mental Health, LGBTI+, Disability, Social Inclusion. − Social Inclusion initiatives i.e. 'Shape Your City' − Initiatives undertaken for the integration of new, diverse communities due to the Boundary Expansion in 2019. − Best practice captured and incorporated. We promote & support a culture of dignity, respect & equality. − Staff professional development to date, 3 staff have undertaken the professional Diploma in Human Rights & Equality.
Housing Housing Delivery: The singular biggest achievement and change in Housing during the period has been on housing delivery where 1,684 social homes were delivered through smart procurement systems such as Competitive Dialogue.
Voids (existing vacant Council homes) Returned: Over 1,000 voids returned out of a total housing asset bank of over 10,000 Council homes.
City Northwest Quarter Regeneration: Estimated expenditure - €209m overall budget ; Phases 1A, 1B and 2A – 99 Homes Delivered. Already causing a major transformation.
First Affordable Purchase Scheme: Launched at Boherboy Road launched by the Taoiseach Mr Leo Varadkar, T.D. in 2019 consisting of 153 homes (of which are 37 social homes).
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