Cork City Local Economic and Community Plan 2024-2029

Cork City’s Local Economic and Community Plan 2024 - 2029

Action

Lead

Partners

Timeframe

KPIs

Council Role

Douglas, Ballincollig, Glanmire, DECC DRCD

4.3.7

Support the development of Community/Enterprise Hubs.

Co-ordinating Influencing

CCC

24-26

• CE Hubs developed.

• No of businesses prepared for regulatory and industry best practice in sustainable operation.

4.3.8

Support businesses to be ready for climate action, ESG and the Sustainable Reporting Directives etc.

CCC, LEO, Fáilte Ireland, SEAI

Local Enterprise Office

Co-ordinating Influencing

24-26

4.3.9

Support Businesses to harness opportunities in Climate and sustainability sectors.

CCC, LEO, Cork County Council

24-26

• No of Businesses supported.

Co-ordinating Influencing

Energy Cork

4.4.1

To create a Cork MNC-SME Forum to promote greater SME involvement in the FDI supply chain through networking, information sharing, and improved Local Enterprise Office supports. Support enterprise in strategic employment locations identified in the Cork MASP and Cork City Development Plan. Develop an integrated sustainable urban tourism experience including walking, cycling tours, culture and arts, theatre, music, and festivals experience.

CCC LEO, Cork County Council, Cork Chamber, SME Bodies Cork Dockland Development, LEO, EI, IDA, UCC, MTU

IDA, EI

24-26

• Meetings Held.

Influencing

• Increased numbers of jobs in identified locations under MASP and City Development Plan.

4.4.2

Co-ordinating Collaborating

CCC

Ongoing

4.5.1

• Number of experiences and sustainable activities increased.

Fáilte Ireland, CCC

Visit Cork, Cultural Sector

24-26

Influencing

CCC, Representative Bodies

• Experience identified, business case developed, and process commenced.

4.5.2

Support development of an iconic tourist attraction for the city.

Fáilte Ireland

26-27

Influencing

• Experience identified, business case developed, and process commenced.

4.5.3

Develop existing and new attractions, cultural facilities.

CCC

Fáilte Ireland 24-29

Leading

CCC, Food producers, Visit Cork, Hospitality Sector, LEO

4.5.4

Support development of the city as a quality food destination.

CCC, Bord Bia, Fáilte Ireland

• Increased footfall, tourism, brand awareness.

24-29

Influencing

4.6.1

To identify the most pressing skills gaps in the city and, in collaboration with business representative bodies and education providers and the Regional Skills Forum, identify and implement a plan to close these gaps.

Regional Skills Forum, UCC, MTU, ETB

EI, LEO, IDA, Cork Chamber, CBA

• Programmes developed. • No of attendees.

24-29

Influencing

UCC, MTU, EI, IDA, LEO, Cork Chamber,

4.6.2

Develop a talent attraction programme for key sectors in the city region.

Regional Skills Forum, UCC, MTU, ETB

24-26 • Programme developed Influencing

ETB, Industry

• Increased numbers of neighbourhoods enhanced education and lifelong learning.

4.6.3

Support education and training e.g. UNESCO Learning City and Learning Neighbourhoods.

24-29

CCC

ETB, UCC, MTU

Leading

Property Owners, Estate Agents, Management Companies

4.7.1

Support and promote meanwhile uses in vacant properties.

• Reduced number of vacant properties.

CCC

24-29

Influencing

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