Cork LECP 2024-2029 Final SEA Screening

This HLG is strategic in nature and does not relate to the physical environment or land use and are concerned primarily with service delivery. Any projects that may be developed in order to achieve these goals will proceed within the framework of the Cork City Development Plan. It is concluded that there is no potential for adverse effects on European sites. HLG 3 – A City of Learning and Culture 3. A City of Learning and Culture 3.1 Sustain the development of Cork as a UNESCO Learning City, using Education and Lifelong Learning approaches to support the delivery of all UN Sustainable Development Goals. 3.2 Sustain and grow Learning City partnership structures and networks that involve all stakeholders in lifelong learning: Formal, non-formal, and informal. 3.3 To empower and enable people of all ages, interests, and abilities to participate in and enjoy lifelong learning, the arts and creativity. 3.4 To sustain and develop initiatives to remove barriers to participation in lifelong learning and cultural activities for marginalised and underrepresented groups. 3.5 To optimise and extend arts and cultural infrastructure in the city. 3.6 To animate our city centre, communities, and neighbourhoods through art, learning and cultural events, and creative placemaking. 3.7 To advance the potential of Cork's arts, culture and creative industries, and Learning and Education Services to contribute to economic growth. Action Number Action Lead Partners Timeframe KPI’s

Council Role (Full accountability/co- ordinating/Influencing) Co-ordinating and leading

3.1.1

Building on Cork Learning City (CLC) recognition as an international case study of good practice in Learning City Development, to extend the reach of Cork Learning Neighbourhoods (CLN), the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival (CLLF) and Lifelong Learning Conferences/Seminars through

Cork Learning City Team, Cork City Council

Cork City Council Cork Education and Training Board MTU UCC & ACE HSE NAPD Cork Chamber UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Irish Network of Learning Cities, Libraries. Cork City Council Cork Education and Training Board MTU

24-25/26- 27/28-29

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is held annually.

6 Cork Learning Neighbourhoods sustained.

4 additional Learning Neighbourhoods. Annual International Learning City Seminar.

additional resourcing of outreach, promotion, and staffing.

SEA Comment: Not location specific and does not give rise to environmental impacts. 3.1.2

To relaunch the Cork Celebrates Lifelong Learning Awards as a biennial event and develop a system of “Lifelong Learning”

Cork Learning City Team,

24-25, 27-28

Biennial Lifelong Learning Awards scheme and Presentation Event.

Co-ordinating and leading

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