Commemoration 30 January 2019
Elizabeth Fort, Cork.
Chief Executive Management Report January 2020
Leading Cork to take its place as a World Class City.
Purpose of CE Report ...............................................................................................1 Our Corporate Plan ..................................................................................................1 Our Mission ..............................................................................................................1 Our Vision.................................................................................................................1 Our Values ................................................................................................................2 Our High-Level Goals and Strategic Objectives .........................................................2
Cork Foyer ..............................................................................................................27
Capital Works ......................................................................................................... 28
Roads ..................................................................................................................... 30 Roadworks Programme ..........................................................................................30
SOUTHSIDE ....................................................................................................... 31
NORTHSIDE ....................................................................................................... 32
Contact Centre ......................................................................................................... 3
BLARNEY AREA ................................................................................................. 32
Service Requests ...................................................................................................... 3 Roads .......................................................................................................................3 Housing Maintenance ..............................................................................................4 Environment – Litter, Street Cleaning & Trees..........................................................5 Emergency Services Incidents...................................................................................6 Fire Prevention .........................................................................................................7 Building Control........................................................................................................7 Community Content ................................................................................................. 8 Cork City Chinese New Year Festival 2020 ................................................................8 Primary school pupils ‘graduate’ at UCC ...................................................................8 Food Beyond Borders ...............................................................................................9 Trauma Sensitive City ...............................................................................................9 Library Service........................................................................................................ 10 Membership & Visits .............................................................................................. 10 Arts & Events ......................................................................................................... 11 EMD and Seafest .................................................................................................... 11 St. Patrick’s Festival ................................................................................................ 11 Arts Funding ........................................................................................................... 11 Creative Ireland ...................................................................................................... 11 Arts and Older People Creative Enquiry ................................................................. 11 Sport & Sustainability ............................................................................................. 12 Marathon ............................................................................................................... 12 Match Up EU Project Cork Meeting........................................................................ 12 Sports ..................................................................................................................... 12 Sports Capital Grant Scheme 2020 ......................................................................... 13 Development Management .................................................................................... 13 Planning Applications ............................................................................................. 13 Planning Applications Granted by Cork City Council: .............................................. 14 Granted on Appeal by An Bord Pleanála:................................................................ 14 Under Appeal with An Bord Pleanála: .................................................................... 14 Update on Strategic Housing Developments .......................................................... 14 Planning Enforcement Cases .................................................................................. 15 Planning Decisions confirmed by An Bord Pleanála ................................................ 15 Tourism ................................................................................................................. 15 Elizabeth Fort ......................................................................................................... 15 Holiday World ........................................................................................................ 15 HousIng Directorate ............................................................................................... 16 Housing Progress Report January 2020 .................................................................. 16 Rent Collected ........................................................................................................ 20 Social Housing Stock ............................................................................................... 20 Housing Applications .............................................................................................. 21 Housing Assistance Programme (HAP) ................................................................... 22 Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) ................................................................... 23 Private Housing Grants ........................................................................................... 24 Voids ...................................................................................................................... 25 Vacant Dwellings .................................................................................................... 25 Homeless Services .................................................................................................. 25 Emergency Accommodation................................................................................... 25 Rough Sleepers....................................................................................................... 27 Bishopsgrove .......................................................................................................... 27
BALLINCOLLIG AREA ...................................................................................... 32
DOUGLAS AREA ............................................................................................... 32
GLANMIRE AREA .............................................................................................. 33
Transport ............................................................................................................... 34 Pay Parking Income.................................................................................................34 Park & Ride Vehicle Numbers .................................................................................34 Public Bike Scheme .................................................................................................34 Enforcement ...........................................................................................................34 Road Offence Breakdown .......................................................................................35 Road Offence Location............................................................................................35
Infrastructure Projects ............................................................................................ 36
Asset Management ................................................................................................. 38
Mahon Golf Course Fees.........................................................................................38 Lifetime Lab ............................................................................................................38 Environment........................................................................................................... 39 Parks, Cemeteries & Recreation..............................................................................39 Cleansing Tonnage Collected 2019 .........................................................................41 Monthly Waste Tonnage.........................................................................................41
Licensing ................................................................................................................ 43
Street Furniture Licensing .......................................................................................43 Dog Licences ytd .....................................................................................................43 Strategic & Economic Development......................................................................... 43 Heritage Unit ..........................................................................................................43 Climate Unit ............................................................................................................44 RSES Report ............................................................................................................44 ‘Ensure: European Sustainable Urbanisation Through Port City Regeneration’ ......44 Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) .................................................................................44
Economic Development .......................................................................................... 45
Corporate Services & International Relations .......................................................... 46 Commemorative Special Meeting ...........................................................................46 Chief Executives Office............................................................................................47 Franchise - Register of Electors ...............................................................................47 Council Services ......................................................................................................48 Payments Processed ...............................................................................................48 Communications .....................................................................................................48 Social Media Engagements .....................................................................................49 FOI/GDPR/Reviews & Requests ..............................................................................49 Finance Directorate ................................................................................................ 50 Expenditure ............................................................................................................50 Income by Source ...................................................................................................50 Key Collection Levels...............................................................................................50
People & Organisation ............................................................................................ 51
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Purpose of CE Report __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Every month, the Chief Executive of Cork City Council publishes a report with the latest updates, statistics and figures from around the organization. This Chief Executive Management Report is part of the reporting structures within Cork City Council to feed into our Corporate Plan and aims to:
• assist the elected members to carry out their governance responsibilities • oversee the executive in the delivery of policy that has been decided by council • provide oversight of the Chief Executive’s discharge of her executive duties
Our Corporate Plan __________________________________________________________________________________________________ For the past few months we have been working on the 5-year Corporate Plan for Cork City Council. This is one component of the City Council’ s integrated strategy and policy documents to guide the delivery of services. The Corporate Plan will be implemented through the Annual Service Delivery Plans and Annual Budget which reflects the City Council’s decisions on specific objectives each year. The City Council’s performance is recorded in monthly Chief Executive Reports and in the Annual Report. The plan is informed by research and widespread consultations since mid-2019. As a result of this consultation and engagement we have identified six new high-level goals and strategic objectives and updated our values, mission, vision statements.
Our Mission __________________________________________________________________________________________________
We deliver excellent public services to the people of Cork by working collaboratively with our strategic partners.
We are a city of ambition, working with our neighbourhoods, communities and businesses to support economic development and facilitate investment.
We value our culture and heritage and ensure that Cork continues to be successful as an attractive place to live, study, visit and work.
Our Vision __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Leading Cork to take its place as a World Class City.
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Our Values __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Public Good
Trust & Integrity We act honestly, openly and fairly in all our dealings.
Respect
People Centric Approach We engage with people in a fair, courteous and timely manner. We strive for continous improvement.
Responsibility
Innovation
We provide high quality services and address peoples’ needs in a manner that is both inclusive and equitable.
We treat all people equally with due regard for their needs and rights.
We are accountable and transparent and act responsibly in our dealings and decision making.
We continually seek
progressive and creative
approaches in the services we deliver.
Our High-Level Goals and Strategic Objectives __________________________________________________________________________________________________
High Level Goals
An environmentally sustainable city
A city valuing its people
A city promoting culture, heritage, learning, health & wellbeing
A city of engaged neighbourhoods and communities
A city supporting the delivery of homes and infrastructure Integrated Public Transport System
A city driving economic and sustainable development
Strategic Objectives
Climate Action, Mitigation & Adaptation
Enhance Democracy
Libraries
Integration & Social Inclusion
Research Develop & Innovate
People Centric Experience
Emergency Services
Public Realm / Social Infrastructure
Rebuilding Ireland Plan
Cluster Development
Litter & Waste Management
Governance & Administration
Heritage, Arts & Culture
EU Projects
Social Housing Supports
Climate Strategy Promotion
Safe City
Development Plan
Continuous Service Improvement & Delivery
Healthy City
Major Emergency Management
Asset Management
Strategic Collaborations & Partnerships
Water Services & Sanitation
Sports Development
Public Sector Duty
Festival & Events
City Centre Movement Strategy
Biodiversity
Parks, Recreation & Greenways
International Relations & Twinning
People Management
Critical Infrastructure
Air Quality
Learning City
Property Management
Tourism
Regulation & Enforcement
Business Continuity
Engaging & Developing Communities
Young People
Smart City
Learning & Development
Active Land Management
Sustainable Development
Age Friendly City
Architecture/ Urban Design
Inclusive City
Welfare
Capital Delivery
Flood Management
Circular Economy & Green Procurement
Planning & Zoning
Business & Employment Opportunities
Actions
All Actions are captured, reviewed & monitored through the Annual Service Delivery Plans
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Contact Centre __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13,492 calls were received by the Unit in January, which is an average of 613 calls per working day. While there were no extreme weather events to account for the higher number of calls, the announcement of the general election led to a surge in calls to the CSU, with members of the public contacting the Unit with franchise queries.
6000
5000
4000
5,809
3000
2000
489
1000
1,086
5,414
320
293
34
0
47
Housing
Litter/Waste
Other Services
Roads & Traffic
Calls Abandoned
Calls Served
Calls Forwarded
Service Requests __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Roads
Service Requests ytd
Status of Roads Requests
800
800
38
43
37
700
700
41
706
679
600
675
600
26
367
351
371
36
500
500
548
324
502
400
284
400
436
233
300
300
200
378
374
200
342
270
246
241
100
100
0
0
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2019
2020
2019
2020
Closed Open
Emergency Routine Urgent
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Roads Service Requests Status by Month/Year
745
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2018
2019
2020
Housing Maintenance Types of Calls
Status of Calls
2,500
2,500
2,104
1,914
1,868
1,860
1,795
2,000
1,785
1,725
1,708
2,000
1,612
1,500
1,246
1,226
1,500
952
887
1,000
1,000
1,427
1,846
389 384
1,459 1,416
1,717
500
272
261 241
1,677
218 273
212
172
165 160
1,726 1,032
133 162
500
780 886 1,862
660
656
1,269 1,849
536 465 541 509
50
36
35
29
25
23
22 13
12
10
9
-
3
-
398 401
294 334 242
158 172
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
-
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2019
2020
Emergency
Routine
Urgent
2019
2020
Closed
Outstanding
Value of Repairs ytd
Repair Analysis ytd
1,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
800
1,400,000
600
1,200,000
1,000,000
400
800,000
528,295
200
600,000
400,000
-
200,000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
-
2019
2020
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Domestic Boiler Service
Minor DPG
2019
2020
Apt Deep Retrofit
Fabric Upgrade Programme Phase 1
Fabric Upgrade Programme Phase 2
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Service Requests Received
Service Requests Outstanding
Service Requests Closed
7,000
6,000
1000
6,000
900
5,000
800
660
5,000
700
4,000
600
4,000
500
3,000
3,000
400
2,087
2,000
300
1,427
2,000
200
1,000
100
1,000
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-
-
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
Environment – Litter, Street Cleaning & Trees
Service Requests
Litter
Street Cleaning
Trees
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
450
350
400
300
350
250
300
200
250
150
200
150
100
100
50
50
0
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2018
2019
2020
2018
2019
2020
2018
2019
2020
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Emergency Services Incidents
23, 10%
250
66, 30%
200
66
54, 24%
150
80
100
50
54
23
80, 36%
0
Jan
Cardiac First Responder
False Alarms
Cardiac First Responder
False Alarms
Fire
Special Services
Fire
Special Services
Fire
Special Services
250
120
100
200
66
80
150
60
80
100
40
50
20
0
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-50
-20
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
False Alarm
Cardiac First Responder
80
35
70
30
54
23
60
25
50
20
40
15
30
10
20
5
10
0
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct
Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-5
-10
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
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Fire Prevention
20
1
3
15
10
15
5
0
Jan Fire Certs Inspections Licensing
Fire Certs
Fire Licensing
Inspections
30
160
60
25
140
50
120
20
15
40
100
15
80
30
60
10
20
40
5
3
10
1
20
0
0
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
Annual licensing court takes place in September causing the increased figures for inspections and applications.
Building Control
100
Outdoor Events & Concerts
Housing Grant Requests
80
Disability Access Certificates
60
Dangerous Structures Complaints
40
Completion Certificates
20
Commencement Notices
0
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Building Control Site Inspections
2019
2020
Application/Notification
Jan 2020
Commencement Notices No. of New Builds CN’s No. of New Build Units
(37) (10) (51)
Invalid Commencement Notices
7
Completion Certificates
(20)
Searches Disability Access Certificates Building Control Site Inspections (New Buildings (Visits)
LK X 5
(0) (0) (0)
(Units) (Other)
Dangerous Structures
LK X 6
Outdoor Events & Concerts Housing Grant Requests
MM
0
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Building Control Functions
Housing Requests
35
120
30
100
25
80
20
60
15
40
10
20
5
0
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct
Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct
Nov Dec
2018
2019
2020
2018
2019
2020
Community Content __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cork City Chinese New Year Festival 2020 Cork City Council was delighted to support the Cork City Chinese New Year Festival 2020 again this year, the year of the Metal Rat. We commend the organisers of these collaborative events which are inclusive, colourful, artistic and in keeping with Chinese tradition and culture. This affords all those living, studying and working in our City a unique opportunity to saviour another of our many cultures which continue to add to the experience of living in Cork City in a very positive way. The Chinese Esoteric Buddhist School, the Unitarian Church and Nano Nagle Place are hosting this year’s events and Cork City Council are delighted to support them in organising this. The Lord Mayor, Cllr John Sheehan, commented “This is the second year of this festival in Cork and building o n last year’s success Cork City Council are delighted to support the festival again this year as a further engagement with our local Chinese Community, the Chinese Business Community and the many Chinese International students who come here to our UNESCO Learning City. We are extremely proud of the very active engagement we have with Shanghai and I was very proud to have visited the City as one of my first International engagements as Lord Mayor. The Twinning between our Cities is something we are very pr oud of and we cherish the relationships which have blossomed from it”.
Primary school pupils ‘graduate’ at UCC
Primary school students from Cork City recently got a t aste of what it’s like to study engineering as they graduated with full honours at UCC. Fifth- and sixth- class students from St Mark’s Boys National School and fourth-class students at St Brendan’s Girls National School recently graduated at the UCC Visitors Centre from their 10-week engineering programme run by Steam Education. Focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths, Engineering in a Box sees nine-to13-year olds working on the engineering challenges humanity faced throughout history. The students were supported by PJ Hegarty, Cork Prison and Cork City Council.
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Food Beyond Borders A celebration of the many communities and cultures in Cork 'Food Beyond Borders' used the cooking and sharing of food and recipes to encourage cultural exchange and learning between people from different cultures and backgrounds. to get to know each other, and their cultures. With over 250 people in attendance and dishes from five different cultures including India, Nigeria and Lebanese the interaction of cultures through food and music the event was a resounding success. There was also a music and dance element to the day with performances from Stevie G, The Indian Dance Troupe, The Cabin Studios, Andrea Williams and the CMC Dancers, and the amazing Citadel a band formed by Roos Demol & Asylum seekers in Kinsale Road accommodation centre. 'Food Beyond Borders' was a collaborative initiative with the main partners being Cork Food Policy Council, Cork City Council, St Johns College and Cork City of Sanctuary/ Cork Migrant Centre, Food Cloud, Cork City Council, The Cork ETB, CIT and UCC. Trauma Sensitive City Cork City aims to become a Trauma Sensitive City which has an organizational structure and framework that involves recognizing, understanding and responding to trauma which children, adolescents and communities are exposed to. We aim to do this be creating a web of practitioners across the city who are infusing their practice with a trauma informed lens, understanding that every interaction is an opportunity for intervention.
In Cork we recognise the fact that a trauma can occur at any time in the lifespan and therefore we need a broad, inclusive approach to being trauma aware, compassionate and supportive. We also recognise that some of the most vulnerable members of our community are at far greater risk of trauma for example, families who have fled war and persecution, people who are homeless, members of the travelling community, people struggling with addiction and others. We recognise that those most vulnerable and most likely to face trauma often struggle with having to live on the margins of our community as well as having to navigate the effects of trauma.
Our aim is to work towards increased awareness of trauma, the impact of trauma in the context of social inclusion and connection through partnership collaboration
We are embedding ACE Awareness and Trauma Informed Practice through a whole systems approach in partnership with agencies and the community & voluntary sector. In January we offered a Two Day Free Training to over 350 front line practitioners and managers across the city including school completion programmes, Gardai, social workers, homeless services, youth services and family support services. To date we have provided access to free training to over 500 practitioners across the city creating a common language and approach to working with Trauma and adversity.
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Library Service __________________________________________________________________________________________________
O ne month’s metrics is not enough to see any meaningful trends. In addition, one cannot realistically draw any comparisons with the position in January 2019, which was for a much smaller city.
Bearing these points in mind, however, there are some positive metrics. The number of visits to libraries, at 76,108, compares to 64,566 in January 2019. It is the second highest figure recorded; only August of last year was higher. Members, 32,789 in January 2020, is up on December of last year. The number of online visits in the past month is the highest ever recorded – 27,676. Membership & Visits Membership Library Visits
36000
32,789
76,108
80000
34000
75000
32000
30000
70000
28000
65000
26000
60000
24000
55000
22000
50000
20000
45000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
Items Borrowed
Online Library Visits
80000
29000
27,676
75000
70000
27000
65000
25000
56,810
60000
23000
55000
50000
21000
45000
19000
40000
17000
35000
30000
15000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
eBooks/AudioBooks
Public PC Use
5500
5,138
6,405
5000
6500
4500
6000
5500
4000
5000
3500
4500
3000
4000
2500
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct
Nov Dec
2019
2020
2019
2020
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Online Event Promotion
Item Returns
75000
70000
65000
27,676
29000
60000
27000
2017
52,015
55000
25000
2018
23000
50000
2019
21000
45000
2020
19000
17000
40000
15000
35000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
30000
2017
2018
2019
2020
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Arts & Events _________________________________________________________________________________________________
EMD and Seafest Planning is continuing for EMD 2020 and SeaFest. Following site visits by the Commission in January, the layout and venues where discussed and agreed. The call for exhibitions stands at the EMD Expo was opened at the end of January and registration is anticipated to open in February. Planning is also continuing for SeaFest with deadlines for the programme content set for the end of February. St. Patrick’s Festival The Event Plan for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was sent for public consultation in January, with further stakeholder’s
meetings planned for February. Groups are currently registering to take part in the parade, and four Street Performance companies have been engaged to develop large scale commi ssion pieces. The Theme of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020 is ‘Cork – A City Rising, 1920- 2020’, to reflect the signific ant place of Cork in the current Decade of Centenaries. There is also a brochure in development to highlight events across the city over the Festival period March 13-17. Arts Funding All funding schemes for 2020 have now concluded. Arts Grants have already gone through Council. The Arts Committee delegated authority to the panels for Bursary, In Context and Project grants. These met and allocated funding on the 10th, 11th and 12th December. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed in late February. Creative Ireland Planning is in train for the 2020 Creative Cork programme. The budget has been allocated and the Creative Team are working on rolling out the projects. Criunniu na nOg is designated for 13th June 2020. Arts and Older People Creative Enquiry The project is now completed and there will be a public sharing event and launch of the publication evaluating the project on the 20th February
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Sport & Sustainability __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marathon The significant growth in entries year-on-year continued during January. Overall, entries are up 27% on this time last year, with a 29% increase in overseas entries. Notably, UK entries have bounced back from last year’s slump and are 42% up on 2019. Match Up EU Project Cork Meeting Cork City Council hosted the EU partners Irish meeting of the MATCH-UP EU project in the Council Chamber on Thursday 16th January.
Cork City Council and Cork Transport &Mobility Forum are stakeholders with the Southern Regional Assembly as Project Partner in the Match-Up Project. The Project focuses on sustainable travel and multimodality, the optimisation of transport hubs where people change between different transport modes.
A presentation was given to the group by Anita Lenihan, Community, Culture & Placemaking, on the setting up of the Transport &Mobility Forum and how the collaboration between the various members of the forum facilitates progress on sustainable travel in Cork. The Match-Up project partners have acknowledged the Transport & Mobility Forum as an example of best practise and are looking to set up similar fora in their individual cities across Europe. Sports To promote the game of football in Cork City and to prove that the game can be played by all, regardless of background, age or ability, Cork City Council and the Football Association of Ireland have teamed up to roll out a Football in the Community Development Programme. The goal of this programme (one of 24 in the country) is designed to increase participation in football, incorporate social inclusion through football (particularly in areas of disadvantage), develop emerging talent and to educate coaches and volunteers in relation to best practice.
These programmes are rolled out by Football Development Officers who work with schools, reception centres, youth clubs and community centres. Some examples of what has already happened are a Down Syndrome Talent Day in Blarney, an intercultural programme designed to combat racism by working closely with clubs, leagues and affiliates at all levels of the game to ensure that football environments deal proactively with discrimination and coaching sessions with St. Columba’s Girls School with Facility for Deaf Children in Douglas. Welcoming the programme, the Lord Mayor, Cllr. John Sheehan said, “We aim to make Cork a responsive and inclusive city but also fun, active and healthy one and this Football in the Community Programme meets all of these Criteria.”
On behalf of the FAI Mr. Michael Lobby, FAI Regional Team Leader sai d “We are delighted to enter into Partnership with Cork City Council to provide a Football in the Community Development Officer to work in the city. At a time when drug
use and associated criminality are serious issues in our country, it has never been more important to assist the marginalized in society. By supporting and developing our Football clubs, encouraging increased participation, inclusion, and creating real player pathways for our girls and boys, we will give the youth of the city a realistic alternative to anti-social behaviour, drug use and criminality. Ray has extensive experience in delivering Football inclusion programmes and will assist the many great volunteers we have in our cl ubs to achieve our goals.”
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By delivering active football development at grassroot level to key target groups, and by developing partnerships and co-ordination between local statutory and voluntary bodies it is hoped that there will be increased participation and opportunities for participation in football in Cork City.
Sports Capital Grant Scheme 2020 Cork City Council, through its Sports Capital Grant Scheme, seeks to assist
local voluntary sporting organisations and clubs in developing and enhancing sports and physical recreation activities throughout the City. The scheme is aimed at providing grant aid to projects that are directly related to enhancing facilities and must be of a capital nature. The scheme is not intended as an alternative to any Department Sports Capital Grant Scheme or other sources of funding, but will complement any such scheme, possibly helping with local contributions to satisfy criteria of other funding agencies or assisting with funding where certain works are not covered by other grant schemes. A sum of €400,000 has been provided for the Scheme in 2020.
Development Management __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning Applications
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2019
2020
Approved
Refused
Received
Applications Received
Applications Approved
Applications Refused
120
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
10
53
108
100
7
8
80
6
60
4
40
2
20
0
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep OctNovDec
-2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
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Planning Applications Granted by Cork City Council: ▪ TP 19/38726 – modifications to Block A Student Accommodation, Copley Court, Copley Street
▪ TP 19/38860 – amendments to apartment development at Lancaster Gate, Lancaster Quay
▪ TP 19/38200 – new 5-storey schoolhouse at Christian Brothers College, Sidney Hill, Wellington Road
▪ TP 19/38858 – construction of 8 dwellings (amendment to previous permission) in Steeplewoods, Killumney Road, Carrigrohane, Ballincollig
▪ TP 19/38441 – redevelopment of Tourist House, 20-42 Grand Parade, including change of use from former tourist office to hostel and the construction of a new 6-storey extension.
▪ TP 19/38384 – construction of 34 apartments / duplex units at former Cope Foundation Residential Facility (known as Honan House), Lovers Walk and Falcon Hill, Montenotte
Granted on Appeal by An Bord Pleanála:
▪ TP 19/38231 (ABP 305353) – demolition of public house and construction of 26 residential apartments in two part three-storey, part four-storey blocks at 1 Haig Gardens, The Glenanaar Public House, Boreenmanna Road and Walla ce’s Avenue, Ballintemple, Cork
Under Appeal with An Bord Pleanála:
▪ TP 18/38015 (ABP 305847) – development of an event centre / arena and associated logistical support offices, change of design from that permitted under planning reference TP 10/34698 and An Bord Pleanála reference PL 28.238393.
Update on Strategic Housing Developments Applications made to An Bord Pleanála under Section 4 of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act, 2016.
An Bord Pleanála Decision Awaited Reference 305779
201 no. Build to Rent apartments, cafe, pub / restaurant and associated site works at the site of Carey’s Tool Hire and the former Sextant Bar, Albert Quay, Cork City
Received by An Bord Pleanála
29/10/2019
Due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála
26/02/2020
An Bord Pleanála Decision Awaited Reference 3306325
753 no. residential units (531 no. houses, 222 no. apartments, crèche and associated site works, at Lahardane and Ballincolly (Townlands), Ballyvolane, Cork City.
Received by An Bord Pleanála
08/01/2020
Due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála
28/04/2020
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Planning Enforcement Cases
Planning Enforcement Cases 2019
Jan 2020
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
New Cases
10
15
5
15
7
20
12
15
8
9
8
7
Closed Cases
7
11
10
4
9
8
8
6
4
6
4
16
% Dismissed under Section 152(2)
14%
55%
50%
50%
89%
75%
71%
67%
50%
33%
50%
56%
% Resolved through
29%
18%
10%
0%
11%
12.5%
0%
16.5%
50%
0%
25%
13%
Negotiations
% resolved following Enforcement proceedings
57%
27%
40%
50%
0%
12.5%
29%
16.5%
0
67%
25%
31%
Planning Decisions confirmed by An Bord Pleanála
9
120%
8
100%
7
6
80%
5
60%
50%
4
3
40%
2
20%
1
0
0%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Decisions - 2019
Decisions - 2020
Sum of % Confirmed - 2019
Sum of % Confirmed - 2020
Tourism __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Elizabeth Fort There were 2,483 visitors to Elizabeth Fort in January 2020. While this is down slightly from the January 2019 figure of 2,552, that number included additional visitors attending a 3-day art exhibition at the fort.
Holiday World Cork City Attractions were represented at the Holiday World Show in the RDS on 31 Jan – 2 Feb. The Cork City attractions stand was part of an overall Pure Cork section which collectively showcased the attractions and accommodation available across Cork City and County.
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Holiday World is Ireland's largest travel exhibition, featuring over 500 exhibitors from around Ireland and internationally. The Cork City stand was overseen by staff from Cork City Council and attractions in Cork City, who provided information and insider tips for a visit to Cork to some of the 45,000 visitors who attended the fair over the 3 days.
Housing Directorate __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Housing Progress Report January 2020 Schemes in Construction:
No. of Units
Completed to date
Scheme
Balance
Status
Estimated Completion
Phase 1B - CNWQR
29
29
0
Construction completed.
Nov-17
Sheridan Park
28
28
0
Construction completed.
Feb-17
Marble Lane, Ballinlough
4
4
0
Construction completed.
Jan-18
Galtan CLG – Construction completed.
124 Lower Glanmire Road
4
4
0
Jan-18
Galtan CLG – Construction completed.
2 St. Joseph’s Villas
4
4
0
Jul-18
1 Montenotte View
3
3
0
Galtan CLG – Construction completed.
Jul-18
166 Sundays Well Road
4
3
1
Galtan CLG – 3 units completed in 2018, 1 remaining to be delivered 2019.
Dec-19
Sheridan Court
3
3
0
Construction completed.
Feb-18
Church Road
43
43
0
Construction completed.
Oct-18
Ard Aoibhinn, Mayfield - Phase 1
5
5
0
Construction completed.
Oct-18
37-39 Dublin St
5
5
0
Construction completed.
Aug-18
28-29 Dublin St
10
10
0
Construction completed – Respond.
Sep-18
Ceanncora Lawn
1
1
0
Construction completed – Cork Mental Health Association. Phase 1 completed (31 units). Tuath Housing Association.
Aug-18
The Meadows Phase 1
31
31
0
Dec-18
The Meadows Phase 2
21
21
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
The Meadows Phase 3
17
17
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
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Árus Mhuire, Skehard Road
30
30
0
Construction completed.
Dec-18
Tramore Road
4
4
0
Construction completed.
Dec-18
Churchfield Place East
3
3
0
Construction completed.
Dec-18
Ard Aoibhinn, Mayfield Phase 2
5
5
0
Construction completed.
Dec-18
Construction completed - Respond.
North Abbey Street
6
6
0
Dec-18
Deanrock Mews
4
4
0
Construction completed.
Dec-18
Construction completed - Galtan CLG.
2 Braemar
3
3
0
Dec-18
Corcoran’s Quay
3
0
3
Construction underway.
Apr-20
Farranferris Crescent
5
5
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
High Street
9
9
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
Deanrock
66
66
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
Blarney Street
25
25
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
Phase 2A - CNWQR
47
47
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
White Street
43
43
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
Construction underway - Respond
Millerd Street
25
0
25
Apr-20
Construction underway - Respond.
Redforge Road
80
0
80
Dec-20
Gerald Griffin Street/Burkes Avenue
42
0
42
Enabling Works completed. Tenders to be invited for main contract.
May-21
66- 68 St. John’s Well
6
6
0
Practical completion
Dec-19
Phase 2C – CNWQR
24
0
24
Construction underway.
Aug-20
29 & 30 Lower John Street
17
0
17
Construction underway.
Jul-20
Gerald Griffin Street
13
0
13
Construction underway.
Sep-20
Grattan Street -Good Shepherd Cork
33
0
33
Construction underway.
Aug-20
Leeside Apartments
78
78
0
Construction completed.
Mar-19
5/6 Shandon St/9 John Philpott Curran St
9
0
9
Construction underway.
Dec-20
St. Joachim and Annes
8
0
8
Construction underway – Respond.
Nov 20
Coolroe, Ballincollig
44
0
44
Construction underway – Respond.
Dec-20
Woodfield, Blarney
18
0
18
Construction underway.
Jul-20
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