Cork City’s Local Economic and Community Plan 2024 - 2029
The aim of the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) is to improve the quality of life for all those who live, work, study in, or visit Cork City. The LECP’s goals and actions have a special focus on those who have not been able to thrive in the city and those who have a high need of the services and supports available across the city. Every effort was made during the public consultation process to seek out and listen to the seldom heard voices in our city. In this way, it is hoped that the plan reflects their needs and demonstrates policymaking where no one is left behind. The plan also reflects a shared vision within Cork City Council and with our external partners, as to how our city will evolve over the coming 6 years. In 2015, the Cork City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), and Cork City Council started a new journey to develop the first LECP. This LECP 2016 – 2021 is known as ‘Pure Cork- An Action Plan for the City’ also referred to as ‘Pure Cork’. As Pure Cork entered its final phase, its ability to adapt was tested by the Covid-19 global pandemic and the increase of refugees seeking protection from persecution and conflict. Cork City stood strong and proved it can face any challenge. Partnerships were proven, and our community spirit was unwavering. Our collaborative approach to these challenges ensured that Cork City excelled as a city of welcomes. Pure Cork became a testament to the value of growing relationships, people-centred partnerships, educational attainments, and economic growth and development. This was evidenced in the completion of 87% of its actions. The bar was set high for this new LECP. The LCDC and Cork City Council recognise there are ongoing challenges. Inequality, discrimination, social inclusion, educational attainment, unemployment, health accessibility and creating sustainable neighbourhoods all remain as issues to be improved upon. We equally recognise the need to facilitate behavioural changes to increase climate mitigation and adaptation. This plan sets out the details of the next stage of our challenging but exciting journey and aims to enhance the quality of life for all who live in and visit our beautiful city.
What Informed The LECP? An extensive process of conversations, engagements, surveys, consultation and gathering information began almost two years ago to assist us in the process of developing this LECP. Wide Range of Stakeholders This process brought together many individuals, groups, partners, academics and professional experts. Cork City Council and the LCDC are extremely encouraged by the level of engagement over the last two years and inspired by how our city stakeholders collaborate at all levels to make things happen. of ‘Pure Cork’s’ actions were completed by 2021. 87%
Values Driving This Plan This plan is not just thinking of ‘the now’, but it is also visualising what is to come. It will prepare us for future challenges. As a city, we must meet these challenges with strong values that underpin how we react and respond. Principled, people-centred values underpin this plan, and these values must be protected in their approach to health accessibility, inclusion, integration, educational attainment, economic ups and downs, and a just transition to climate change. The values we hold will shape our progress. Our values will undoubtedly be tested. However, values led by achievable goals increase better outcomes for all. Later in this document, you will read more about these values and how they have been derived from Cork City Council’s corporate plan as well as the principles of inclusive community engagement.
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