Bike week took place from the 19 th to the 27 th September. There were over 60 events taken place in Cork City both virtually and in person. Obviously due to the Covid-19 Pandemic there was a restriction on the number of people that could attend any event however we given the difficulties the number events that took place was impressive and the various groups and schools and organizations that helped to make bike week such a success should be commended.
One of the major events for bike week was cycling on the green. Working with the Community Section four events took place in Togher, Bishopstown, Blarney and Faranree. These events were aimed at children aged 10-12 and contained bicycle games, road safety and bike maintenance. This was a great success and we will look at how to expand the scheme next year to other areas across the city.
Cork Community Paint ReUse Scheme: A video was recorded to promote the Cork Community Paint ReUse Scheme. The video was recorded at the Kinsale Road Civic Amenity Site and Farranferris. The video will be used in November for a weeklong waste awareness week in Cork City.
School Garden Competition: Cork County Council received funding from Creative Ireland to make a short video to promote the school garden competition. The Lord Mayor was recorded speaking about the competition at the School of the Divine Child, Lavanagh Centre, Blackrock on 23 rd September. Mary Walsh, Environmental Awareness Officer was also recorded. Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy: Mary Walsh participated on the tender assessment for consultants to carry out the Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy as part of the drafting of the City Development Plan.
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