A Policy Review for the Development of High-Level Goals for the New Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) for Cork City.
A Policy Review for the Development of High-Level Goals for the New Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) for Cork City
a Report Commissioned by
Cork City Council
Carried out by
Dr. Marie Ryan BA, MA, HDip, PGCTL, PhD
CORK UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL University College Cork, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)21 490 2573
marieryan@ucc.ie www.cubsucc.com
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Summary of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Table 1: List of all Policies and Strategies Reviewed (including links) ............................................................................................................................. 4 Gaps (in LECP) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Policy Development ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48 Six High- Level Goals and Connection to SDG’s .................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Connecting High Level Goals with Selected Policies ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
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Introduction
The LECP is ‘a process that seeks to enhance the delivery of national social and economic policy at the local level’ (Cork Ci ty Council, 2016). The Cork
City LECP ’s purpose sets out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the
community development of the Cork area, both by Cork Local Authority directly and in partnership with other economic and community development
stakeholders. This report contributes to the revised Cork City LECP by reviewing relevant local, regional, national, and global policies and strategies in
areas surrounding social inclusion, enterprise, community development, participation, and support as well as sustainability. This report assists in deciding
which high-level goals should be included in the newly revised Cork City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). By way of a summary table,
the report reviews eighty-six policies. Key policy themes, as well as gaps in current LECP policy are identified. Recommendations are also made for
policy development. Six high level goals are identified, namely, A Healthy and Happy Community; A Place of Values, Culture and Meaning; Innovative, Supportive
and Social Partnerships; Inclusive Participation, Democracy and Good Governance; A Sustainable Green Environment and Work, Economic Growth, and Prosperity. Each
respective goal is representative of the wider UN Sustainable Development themes People, Partnership, Peace, Planet and Prosperity. The report
connects these high-level goals with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Finally, the report concludes connecting the suggested high-
level goals with pertinent policies.
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Table 1: List of all Policies and Strategies Reviewed (including links)
Community and Social Economic and environment
Report
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Theme
Gaps (in LECP)
Policy Development Suggestions where appropriate
SDG Mapping
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Cork City Profile (2014) 2018 CC-Profile-Report-Section-1- Part-I.pdf (corkhealthycities.com)
Cork City Summary of Economy/education and
LECP mostly representative of Cork City Profile, but greater focus needed on CO2 emissions and household waste
LECP to specifically focus on Cork City Commuter times and associated emissions and volumes of household Waste. Develop a policy evaluating the incidence and effectiveness catering and facilitating for a child friendly city. Action points: Inform Policy: Local surveys re Child friendly City. Get community stakeholder buy-in to represent (minority) groups to contribute to Child friendly city. A focus on Cork people’s health post covid- engage with community stakeholders. A trauma informed city
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skills/diversity/ families and living arrangements/housing/environm ent/air quality and water/ deprivation/community/health People: Early Years: Child friendly city/ trauma/ early intervention/reading/Imagination library Older people/ mental/Dept of Health/Healthy diet, weight/alcohol, tobacco/sexual health Place: Playful city/placemaking/planning for health Participation: older people/ increased physical activity/literary/culture/social justice Prosperity: mental health/age friendly/healthy housing/ health screening/economic models SDG/ food strategy
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Cork Healthy Cities 2020-2030 (Action Plan Phase 8)
Local Peace/prosp erity/planet/ place/ people/parti cipation
Specific focus is needed in the LECP with respect to: People -Child friendly City -Partnerships with (YKABC and libraries) - No liaising with Dept of Public Health (COVID mental and physical support efforts) -Promoting Sexual health initiatives Place -Capacity for professionals to deliver health HIA/HIS health impact
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CHC-Action-Plan-Report- FINAL.pdf (corkhealthycities.com)
assessment and screening Participation: Community
involvement in planning Service delivery (forums around how processes work)
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Peace: Urban planning and design/ Sanctuary city (diversity) / violence reduction/ food safety/ Trauma informed city Planet: Climate change/ healthy transport/green spaces/biodiversity/water/health promotion
-Build health literacy (involve community to communicate health information in an accessible manner) - City of Sanctuary Prosperity: Support the planning of health screening (Slainte Care) Peace: Trauma Informed City (inter agency groups)
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YKABC Young Knocknaheeny Area Based Childhood Programme
Local
Young Knocknaheeny Area Based Childhood Programme
LECP could engage with more programs like YKABC local child friendly program, integrating communities through capacity building, incorporating quality improvements for - Child Health & Development - Children’s Learning - Parenting and Integrated Service Delivery LECP to engage with stakeholders asking Cork children and young people in Cork aged 11 – 17 about their health and well-being, social environments, and health behaviours within their social context – home, school, and with family and friends.
Further Policy on local Integrated Service Deliveries
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History – Let's Grow Together (letsgrowtogether.ie)
YK-report-spreads-2016-for- web.pdf (letsgrowtogether.ie)
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Better Outcomes Brighter Futures- national policy framework for children and young people 2014 to 2020 https://www.gov.ie/en/publicat ion/775847-better-outcomes- brighter-futures/
National But origin is
Children and Youth Promotes a shift in policy toward earlier intervention and to ensure the provision of quality Early Years services and interventions, aimed at promoting best outcomes for children
Carry out the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) across all schools in Cork and conduct a comparative socio- economic analysis establishing youths ’ specific needs.
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Global (WHO)
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The Cork County Age Friendly Programme has a strategy 2016-2021
Local but origin is Global
County Cork committed: older people can live full, active, and healthy lives by signing up to
-LECP lacks specific focus on Age Friendliness in Cork City
Cork City Policy evaluating the incidence and effectiveness catering and
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https://extranet.who.int/agefrie ndlyworld/network/cork- county/ The WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC) The Global Network for Age- friendly Cities and Communities (who.int)
(WHO) GNAFCC
Ireland’s National Age Friendly Cities and Counties
-Increase number of Age Friendly Parking spaces in the city -Pilot a design and colour scheme for age friendly parking in Cork with potential roll out nationally -Deliver Age Friendly Training for businesses in partnership with the Local Enterprise Offices -Pilot a Lift to the Library bus route (like in Bandon an Age Friendly Town) -Provide Age Friendly Digital Skills Training in libraries -Age Friendly Town pilot dementia Cafés? (Like in Cobh)
facilitating for the aged (to fulfil National Positive Aging Strategy).
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National Positive Aging Strategy (NPAS) gov.ie - National Positive Ageing Strategy (www.gov.ie) EcCoWell Project: (2013) https://corkhealthycities.com/p rojects/eccowell/
National
National goals and objectives required to promote positive ageing
See No.5
See No. 5
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Global developed by OECD & PASCAL International Exchanges (PIE).
Lifelong learning strategy
Ensure LECP: integrates strategies such as Healthy City, Green City, Learning City and Sustainable Economic Development to foster quality of life and wellbeing for people in the Cork region. E.g Specific reference of Green Spaces for Health - Cork Healthy Cities
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Ecology & economy (Ec), community & culture (Co) well- being & lifelong learning (Well).
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CITY-OF-SANCTUARY- MOVEMENT-STRATEGIC-PLAN- OF-ACTION-2018-2020.pdf (cityofsanctuary.org)
Local
“To fully develop the potential of Cork as a diverse, inclusive and multi- cultural city”
LECP: Include greater efforts supporting the safety for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants and persons of migrant origin.
LECP could build on the Sanctuary movement by making integration also a fundamental part of LECP policy
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Healthy Ireland – (includes Cork Healthy Cities Action Plan 2020- 2030) gov.ie - Healthy Ireland Policies (www.gov.ie) 2013-2025 (detailed link hienglish.pdf (hse.ie)) COMPASS: Healthy Ireland Implementation Plan 2018-2022 Cork Kerry Community Healthcare compass-healthy- ireland-implementation- plan.pdf (hse.ie) Cork Public Participation Network (PPN) Health and Well -Being statement (2019) Cork PPN Wellbeing Vision (corkcityppn.ie)
National and regional
Physical Activity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sexual Health, Tobacco & Alcohol and Spaces & Places for Wellbeing -
No mention in this policy of “enterprise” initiatives
Local Policy on the enterprises involved in Cork Healthy Cities and specific ways to include more
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Regional
Optimise health and wellbeing. Accessible, responsive, connected, high value service, Integrity, learning, partnership, respect
Comprehensive focus on elderly/disabilities/primary care and mental health/ children/ Disadvantaged (in terms of location access) and travellers. LECP could reference w.r.t life-long learning.
This COMPASS plan is not linked with the SDG’s Plus, no specific mention to minority groups or asylum. Future policy could reflect this.
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Local
Comprehensive Social and Community Development/ Values, Culture and Meaning/ Health/ Participation, Democracy and Good Governance/Environment and Sustainability/Work, Economy & Natural resources.
LECP: Integrate and reference PPN Public Participation Network specifically into the LECP
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European Programme of Work (who.int) 2020-2025 “United Action for Better Health in Europe” (EPW)
EU
People Expectations from health authorities. -guarantee rights - offer effective protection against health emergencies. - appropriate public policies secure a better life. - People hold their health authorities to account for meeting those expectations. The plan aims to support the development of this suburb to realise its full potential as a vibrant and identifiable neighbourhood, which is a desirable place to live and work. This plan aims to meet the accommodation needs of Traveller families in the county 2019 - 2024.
LECP could reference the European Programme of Work policy as a rationale to build stakeholder buy-in re health authorities.
Generate policy surrounding local health care aspirations and expectations for lobbying to local and regional authorities.
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Northwest quarter regeneration opportunity 2020 Part 1 NW
Local – northwest of cork city
LECP: Important to refer to, as evidence-based regeneration, the Northwest regeneration plan as it ensures development policies are complementary and balanced.
Roll out the Northwest regeneration plan to other areas in need nationally.
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Regeneration_Masterplan Lower Res.pdf (corkcity.ie)
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Traveller accommodation program 2019-2024 traveller-accommodation- programme-2019-2024.pdf (corkcoco.ie) The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (2017- 2021) https://www.gov.ie/en/publicat ion/c83a7d-national-traveller-
Local and National
The inclusion of the traveller accommodation program 2019-2024 would mean the LECP must ensure consultation with relevant stakeholders including external agencies and the public.
National policy rolled out nationally.
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and-roma-inclusion-strategy- 2017-2021/
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SICAP 2018-2022 Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) – Cork City Council
Local and National
Provides funding to tackle poverty and social exclusion, at a local level, through engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies. It engages those who are most disadvantaged and excluded in our society and affords local flexibility to respond to local needs. There is a focus on youth and specific interventions to address youth unemployment. Offers support for Children and their mothers who have experienced Domestic Violence and Abuse Motivating the communities in Cork & Kerry to stop the damage caused by Alcohol.
LECP is forefront to the SICAP, as it has two key goals ‘supporting’ communities’ and ‘supporting individuals. LECP: engage with relevant stakeholders in identifying evidence-based social exclusion, equality, and disadvantage issues, developing a capacity for Local Community Groups to create more sustainable life-long communities.
Expand SICAP to include more than just youth, for example Lone parents/ elderly etc
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CYPSC 2019-2021 CORK CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES COMMITTEE Cork (cypsc.ie) Cork and Kerry 2016-2018 Cork & Kerry Alcohol Strategy 2016 – 2018 – Cork Drug & Alcohol Information (corkdrugandalcohol.ie)
Local
Already working with City and County Council, Cork Sanctuary Movement and Cork Migrant Centre and could also be specifically referenced in LECP Build capacity in local communities through an advocacy, research, and evidence-based approach to change relationship with Alcohol. LECP could establish community buy- in for such projects.
CYPSC projects rolled out nationally
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Local
There is a CLDAFT – A cork local drug and alcohol task force. Something similar could be rolled out in other parts of the country for example, Northwest drugs taskforce (see below)
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Northwest drugs taskforce https://nwdrugtaskforce.ie/wp- content/uploads/2021/01/NWR DATF-Operational-Handbook- 2020.pdf Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Development Plan 2020 – 2025 Launch of Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Development Plan 2020 – 2025 | Cork County Council (corkcoco.ie) CORK CITY HERITAGE AND BIODIVERSITY PLAN (2021- 2026) https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cou ncil-services/services/arts- culture- heritage/heritage/heritage- plan.html Music Generation Cork City (MGCC) Music Generation Cork City – Making Music Education Happen
National
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – A health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 -2025
Include in LECP to strengthen existing partnership in and with communities and build new partnerships to tackle the problems of drug misuse. Give evidence-based outcomes. To enhance life-long learners in a progressive and inclusive way, Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Development Plan 2020 – 2025 was created. LECP could reference this with emphasis on youth and aged. Actions on Archaeology, Built, Cultural and Natural Heritage. LECP: show evidence of local actions taken that protects and manages heritage and biodiversity in our community e.g Gardening /rooftop initiatives LECP: refer to RAPID (Revitalising Areas through Planning, Investment and Development) communities illustrating socially inclusive performance music education. E.g. music camps, performances and festivals.
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Local
The Library Service Development Plan forms the basis of all that the service aspires to be and how it will function in the community.
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Local
Sets out a series of realistic and practical actions to protect, conserve and manage our Heritage and Biodiversity over the next five years.
National Heritage plan already rolled out.
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Works in partnership with community-based musicians and music organisations to bring music education into the lives of children and young people across Cork City.
Opportunity to include children and young people in regional and national music generation policy.
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Cork Sports Home | Cork Sports Partnership
Local
Keeping Cork Active
LECP: specific reference to evidence- based community activities e.g inclusive sports and workshops Examples from Sportsability month, women on wheels etc Has LECP signed up to the CARA Sport Inclusion Disability Charter. If so, include within the LECP to illustrate inclusive communities.
National Slaintecare has rolled out national policies already e.g. Wellcomm active
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Louth sports partnership https://louthlsp.com/
National
Louth LSP in collaboration with Louth County Council and Irish Orienteering has mapped out orienteering locations within Louth. Louth LSP have signed up to the CARA Sport Inclusion Disability Charter. Disability Inclusion in Sport in Ireland To reduce physical inactivity -create an active society -create active environments - create active people -create active systems Cork Call to Action on Learning Cities - to implement lifelong learning strategies pertaining to the personal, social, civic, environmental, and economic dimensions of the SDGs that promote:
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Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA) developed by the WHO 2018- 2030 https://www.who.int/news- room/initiatives/gappa/action- plan Cork learning City V.4 Learning Cities 2022’ MOU (corklearningcity.ie) Learning for well-being 2020 cork-learning-city-report-on- gnlc-health-and-wellbeing-
Global
LECP: enhance promote and show evidence of equitable access to safe places and spaces, in cities and communities.
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Local and regional (between Cork City,
LECP: to specifically refer to Learning Cities. Emphasis placed on: -Evidence of Inclusive learning from basic to higher education ·Evidence of community revitalization learning · Evidence of Facilitate learning for and in the workplace
Policy on incorporating individual Empowerment with Social Inclusion, Economic and Cultural Prosperity, Health and Wellbeing and sustainable Development
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Limerick City and County, Belfast City, Dublin City
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cluster-webinar-2021.pdf (corklearningcity.ie)
and Derry City & Strabane Region)
·Equitable and inclusive learning and living environments ·Green and Healthy learning and living environments ·Opportunities for
With the overarching aim of enhancing quality and excellence in learning as well as fostering a culture of learning throughout life
decent work and entrepreneurship
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Cork 2050 realizing the full potential 170322_Cork_2050_Exec Summary_Final (corkcoco.ie)
Local policy and National (National Planning Framework (NPF).)
Cork 2050 will deliver growth through a focus on: -Spatial Strategy -Place Making -Economic Growth -Connectivity -County Towns, Villages, Rural
LECP needs to reference Cork 2050 with specific reference to and evidence of: -Vibrant City centre: evidence of regeneration sites -Social and Cultural connectivity. -People -first: promote and show Cork place-making as a multi-cultural inclusive place to live.
Cork 2050 Future Policy commitment on infrastructure: Rapid Transit Corridor (RTC) -Commuter Rail network. -A high-capacity Core Bus Network -Strategic road infrastructure - development potential of the City Docks and Tivoli. -Rapid roll out of high-quality broadband -water management and renewable energy.
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Areas & Islands -Sustainability
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Cork City Council Air Quality Strategy 2021 Strategy – Cork City Council http://corkairquality.ie/
Local
To reduce the concentrations of air pollutants in the city area; positively impacting on the quality of life of residents and visitors.
LECP needs to reference the air quality strategy as it positively impacts on the quality of life of residents and visitors. With specific evidence of expansion of walking and cycling routes, increased access to public transport, as well the development of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
Clean air strategy already rolled out nationally.
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Arts and Culture Strategy 2022 – 2026 Cork City Council Arts Strategy 2022-2026
Local (multiple policies listed here) and based on National
Art for everyone Space for art Art in the public realm A city for artists Capacity and influence
The arts and culture strategy is new, and evidence of: Art for everyone Space for art Art in the public realm A city for artists Capacity and influence should be referenced/illustrated in the revised LECP.
New arts and Culture strategy that ties in with Project 2040 and RSES, Cork City Development Plan, LECP, Heritage and biodiversity Plan.
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Making Great Art Work (2016- 2025) Arts Council strategy (2016- 2025), Making Great Art Work, Leading the development of the arts in Ireland | The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon The Arts Council’s Equality, Human Rights and Diversity Policy Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon The Arts Council’s Paying the Artist Policy Paying The Artist | The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon Creative Ireland programme 2017-2022 Creative Ireland - Connecting people, creativity and wellbeing
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National
Participation in cultural and creative activities promotes the wellbeing of the individual, the community.
Include in the LECP specific evidence of local creative youth partnerships (LCYPs) and specific evidence of creative technology and creative schools. E.g the nation ’s first “rammed earth” at Tramore Valley
National policy already rolled out.
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And local
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Social Inclusion in the Cohesion Policy 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy 2021-2027 – Regional Policy – European Commission (europa.eu) National Volunteering 2021- 2025 gov.ie - National Volunteering Strategy (2021 - 2025) (www.gov.ie)
European (Regional policy)
Green and digital transition. Innovation, digitisation, economic transformation, SME support
Include in the LECP examples of local led strategies of social inclusion and sustainable urban development.
Policy already rolled out in Europe
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National
Sets out a general direction for government policy and volunteers. Builds on the relationship and partnership between Government and voluntary sector. Grounded on child welfare principles to promote positive behavioural change across family support, diversion from crime, court processes, supervision and support in the community, detention, and support post release Promoting equality of opportunity in higher education. Promote access for disadvantaged groups and to put in place coherent pathways from: -second-level/further education -other non-traditional entry routes
Include in LECP a proposal for a pilot programme to develop and deliver a training module to Volunteering involving organisations (VIOs) and a volunteer information workshop aimed at older volunteers (Dublin City Volunteer Centre already did this) Include in LECP a potential for volunteers to work with Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) to ensure successful implementation oft this strategy.
National policy already rolled out.
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Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027 gov.ie - Youth Justice Strategy 2021 - 2027 (www.gov.ie)
National
National Policy already rolled out
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National Action Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2021 gov.ie - National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2021 (www.gov.ie)
National
Include in LECP evidence of equity of access to higher education, include case studies of mature students and minority groups getting supports needed for them to enter higher education.
National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 already rolled out and a new Access Plan in development.
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Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025 bf7011904ede4562b925f98b15 c4f1b5.pdf (www.gov.ie)
European and National
To reduce the national consistent poverty rate to 2% or less of the population and to make Ireland one of the most socially inclusive States in the EU
Link the social inclusion strategy into the LECP by specifically referencing high level goal 6: ‘ build inclusive communities - encourage active citizenship’ (among others). Broadband plan also aids in this effort. This strategy also covers employment, fair pay, equity of access, income security for older people, reducing poverty levels for children and those with disabilities. The strategy closely aligns with that of the LECP and should be referred to with evidence- based practices. The National Migrant Integration Strategy overlaps with the Sanctuary Movement. The strategy includes
Nationally rolled out policy.
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National Migrant Integration Strategy 2017-2021 gov.ie - Migrant Integration Strategy (www.gov.ie)
National
Enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity for migrants across all aspects of Irish society through focus on social inclusion measures, improved access to public services and targeted action to address racism and xenophobia.
Nationally rolled out policy.
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themes such as volunteering, integration in the community,
education, pathways to work, access to public services and social inclusion. The strategy also closely aligns with that of the LECP and should be referred to with evidence-based practices . Inclusivity is a core theme of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy. Inclusion with respect to education, employment, health and well-being,
National And Global UN Convention on the Rights of
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National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2021) gov.ie - National Disability Inclusion
Policy and action to address the needs of people with disabilities.
Nationally rolled out policy.
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Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Strategy (2017-2021) (www.gov.ie)
person-centred disability services, housing, transport and accessible places, equality and choice mean it is a relevant strategy for the LECP to refer to could provide local evidence of supports. Volunteer supports for example.
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National Dementia Strategy gov.ie - National Dementia Strategy (www.gov.ie)
National
Identifies key principles to underpin and inform the full range of health and social care services provided to people with dementia, their families, and carers.
National Dementia Strategy is another strategy the LECP could provide local evidence of supports for those with dementia, their families, and carers. Inclusivity and equity key themes and volunteer supports could be used as examples. National Carers Strategy is a strategy the LECP could provide local evidence of supports for those who care for older people, children and adults with an illness or a disability. Volunteer supports, fundraisers etc for example. LECP should refer to Sláintecare Implementation Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2023 as Workstream 1 and 2 ‘Healthy Living’ and ‘enhanced Community Care’ overlaps with other strategies such as the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025 and National Carers Strategy. Community
Nationally rolled out policy.
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National Carers Strategy gov.ie - National Carers' Strategy (www.gov.ie)
National
Government policy for those who care for older people, children and adults with an illness or a disability.
Nationally rolled out policy.
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Sláintecare Implementation Strategy and Action Plan 2021- 2023 gov.ie - Sláintecare Implementation Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2023 (www.gov.ie)
National
Sláintecare is about delivering a safe, quality health and social care service that meets the needs of growing population, and attracts and retains the very best healthcare clinicians, managers, and staff. Aim is to deliver a universal health service that
Nationally rolled out policy.
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offers the right care, in the right place, at the right time, at low or no cost.
and Care is at the heart of this strategy and should be referred to within the LECP.
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LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019- 2021 gov.ie - LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2021 (www.gov.ie)
National
The strategy is designed to promote inclusion, equality, health, and safety for LGBTI+ individuals. it is focused on equipping Irish society to support the changes needed to eliminate the barriers which can prevent LGBTI+ individuals from being treated as full and equal participants.
LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy 2019-2021 just like the, Migrant Integration Strategy (2017-2020), The National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2021) and The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (2017-2021) are inclusion strategies that should be referred to in the LECP by providing local evidence of supports
Nationally rolled out policy.
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One parent Family parent https://www.gov.ie/en/service/ d0b018-one-parent-family- payment/ https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/d ebates/debate/seanad/2017- 10-25/9/ Sustainable, inclusive, and empowered communities 2019- 2024 0cae9372eeeb406cbe3452d00b 90ad6b.pdf (www.gov.ie)
National
National Payment strategy
LECP to reflect lone parent communities via education, volunteering, social enterprise.
Develop specific policies for lone parents.
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National
Promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.
In the LECP give examples/case studies of Sustainable, inclusive, and empowered communities, for example, those moving from unemployment to self-employment under the Back to
A five-year national strategy to support the community and voluntary sector in Ireland 2019-2024
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Work Enterprise Allowance scheme and the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) (e.g Galway Traveller Movement). Additionally, local development partnership (like those carried out in the Women’s Resource Centre near Dundrum in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR)
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Food Vision Strategy 2030- world leader in Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) gov.ie - Food Vision 2030 - A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems (www.gov.ie)
National
New ten-year Strategy for the Irish agri-food sector. Vision is that Ireland will become a world leader in Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) over the next decade. Agri-Sustainability – Economic Environmental and Social Statutory obligation on public bodies, about the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity protecting human rights of staff and service users.
LECP needs to include the Food Vision Strategy 2030- with reference to examples of food sustainability in Cork. Perhaps examples covering: a climate smart food sector initiative and/or primary producers and/or technology and talent within the agri- food sector. LECP to reference Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty as a platform to assess, address and report on progress in relation to equality and human rights, in a manner that is accessible to the public. SDG’s should be the central focus of the LECP strategy.
Nationally rolled out policy
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Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty gov.ie - Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty (www.gov.ie)
National
Statutory policy
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UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development 21252030 Agenda for Sustainable Development web.pdf (un.org)
Global
Sustainable Development Goals
World-wide roll out.
N/A
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Sustainable Development Goals National Implementation Plan 2018-2020 https://assets.gov.ie/19344/32f 9bdd2aae2464caae37760edd1d a04.pdf
National
-That every person is entitled to a life of dignity in which they can fulfil their full potential; and -That the economic, social, and environmental requirements of such a life are fundamentally linked and interdependent on each other Ensures coordination between the NPF, NDP and Cork City Development Plan. The RSES introduces the concept of a Growth Framework. Effective regional planning - Inclusion is a key theme. Draft development plans or proposed variations to development plans referred, by the relevant local authority to the Regional Assembly. Primary aim to implement Project Ireland 2040 - the National Planning Framework Strategy for compact growth. On the strategic assumption that sustainability will be the future differential; a new ingredient in ‘Place’ success.
SDG’s should be the c entral focus of the LECP strategy.
World-wide roll out.
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The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region (RSES) 2. Core Strategy | Cork City Council's Online Consultation Portal Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Southern Region Southern Regional Assembly (southernassembly.ie)
Regional
LECP Policy to refer to the RSES when referencing ‘regional planning’ to n ot just from a spatial or socio-economic perspective but also through the lens of population health to improve the quality of life in the city.
Continue policy development in initiatives that deliver housing growth, affordable housing, and tenure mix, to enhance communities.
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Regional
As per above
As per above
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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for NWRA RSES | Northern and Western Regional Assembly (nwra.ie)
Regional
In the LECP refer to “sustainability” as the driver to decision making around housing, jobs, investment, and the movement of people.
Policy: Sustainability will drive decision making around housing, jobs, investment, and the movement of people.
3,4,8,10, 11, 13,15
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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for EMRA Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) - Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly (emra.ie) Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 2. Core Strategy | Cork City Council's Online Consultation Portal Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework (NPF) Ireland 2040 Our Plan – National Planning Framework (npf.ie) gov.ie - Project Ireland 2040 (www.gov.ie) National Development Plan (2018-2027) gov.ie - National Development Plan 2018 - 2027 (www.gov.ie)
Regional
The Eastern and Midland region’s key strategic assets, opportunities and challenges and set out policy responses to ensure that people’s needs – such as access to housing, jobs, ease of travel and overall well-being – are met, up to 2030 and beyond. Active land management, long term investment, climate action, infrastructure led development, integrated community development and heritage, culture, and arts. Overarching policy and planning framework for the social, economic, and cultural development of our country. Aim is to construct an improved Ireland
As per above
As per above
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Local target within Project Ireland 2040
Input into LECP The ‘15 -m inute city’ and ‘walkable neighbourhoods’
Policy: Continue to Strengthen social and
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community development driven through the Local Economic Community Plan (LECP), (LCDC) and RAPID initiatives. Design a national policy to leverage a greater proportion of residential and commercial development, supported by infrastructure, services and amenities.
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Specifically Link LECP to Project 2040. Engage stakeholders and inter agencies to support efforts.
9,11, 12
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provides investment policy to give certainty to future national growth.
The delivery and significance of infrastructure-led development is critical to include in LECP.
National Policy already rolled out
8, 11
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Cork City 2040 2. Core Strategy | Cork City Council's Online Consultation Portal
Local
Cork City in Project Ireland 2040 require long term planning for the delivery of land use planning and management.
LECP to refer to Cork City 2040 as it not only includes active land management, long term investment, climate action, infrastructure led development, but also integrated community development and enhanced heritage, culture, and arts . LECP: refer to the national Economic Recovery Plan, second Pillar on ‘Helping people back into work’. Pathways to Work’s goal ensures that as many job opportunities as possible are filled by people who are unemployed. Embed the ‘Housing for All’ policy into the LECP as the policy sets out to - support home ownership and increasing affordability - eradicate homelessness, increasing social housing delivery and supporting social inclusion
National policy development that maximises Cork’s potential as an internationally competitive and sustainable growth city in a best practice European context. National (and local under LECP) initiatives to ensure that as many job opportunities as possible are filled by people who are unemployed. Enhanced Policy to achieve a steady supply of housing in the right locations with economic, social, and environmental sustainability built into the system.
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Pathways to Work Strategy 2021 – 2025 gov.ie - Pathways to Work Strategy 2021 - 2025 (www.gov.ie)
National
The government’s national employment services strategy; the government’s overall framework for activation and employment support policy.
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Housing for All: A New Housing Plan for Ireland 2030 gov.ie – Housing for All – a New Housing Plan for Ireland (www.gov.ie)
National
That every citizen in the State should have access to good quality homes: -to purchase or rent at an affordable price -built to a high standard and in the right place -offering a high quality of life
3,9,10,11
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increases new housing supply addresses vacancy and efficient use of existing stock
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National Economic Plan (NEP) People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to
National
This policy aims to ensure that the tourism sector continues to grow in a sustainable manner.
Embed into the LECP the policy of People and Place plays within tourism i.e. examples how Local Cork communities have contributed to
Enhance policies built on the ability of communities to contribute to tourism, not only benefiting their
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2025 gov.ie - People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025 (www.gov.ie) 8b462712683748e7bcec6c7d5c 7ecd2a.pdf (assets.gov.ie)Chapter 4
tourism, Tidy Towns, festival organisation, and local amenity development etc.
localities, but also ensuring economic sustainability.
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Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy gov.ie - Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (www.gov.ie)
National
Ireland’s new roadmap for waste planning and management. This Plan looks at how we can preserve resources by creating a circular economy
In the LECP, make communities more aware and educate them about: -deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles, -measures to support the development of indigenous treatment capacity supporting national economic recovery. -reduce the use of single use plastics In the LECP refer to Priority 3: Social and Economic Recovery and Job Creation. Emphasise 3.1 - Work Placement Experience Programme 3.8 - Increase the Provision of Social and Affordable Housing through progressing the Affordable Housing Bill and the Land Development Agency Bill; 3.9 - Progressing the strategic Healthcare reform agenda set out under Sláintecare
Continue to embed climate action in all strands of public policy.
7, 9, 11, 12
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National Recovery and Resilience Plan gov.ie - Ireland's National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021 (www.gov.ie)
National (Funded by EU)
to contribute to a sustainable, equitable, green, and digital recovery effort, in a manner that complements and supports the Government’s broader recovery efforts.
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan is aligned with domestic policies such as the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) and the ongoing review of the National Development Plan (NDP)
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Town Centre First Policy 2022 gov.ie - Town Centre First Policy (www.gov.ie)
National and local
Aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant, and attractive locations for people to live, work and visit, while also functioning as the service, social, cultural and recreational hub for the local community.
Include in LECP the “ Town Centre First ” policy as local communities and local businesses can reimagine and shape the future of their town/ village through the development of a Town Centre First Plan (with the support of a dedicated Town Regeneration Officer and their Local Authority).e.g Skibbereen Vital the LECP refers to the Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Strategy as it articulates the values and principles that will guide and shape Government’s support for communities and the community and voluntary sector in the coming years and help realise our vision for communities by the end of the decade.
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Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities: 5 Year Strategy to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector 2019-2024
National
The Strategy sets a general direction of travel for
Promote policies that encourage a cooperative approach between public bodies and the community and voluntary sector
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Government policy in relation to community development, local development and the community and voluntary sector for the coming years. Co-produced by Government and people from the community development, local development, community and voluntary, and local government sectors. The new approach is based on three strategic pillars: building skills; fostering inclusion and facilitating pathways.
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National Further Education and Training Strategy 2020 – 2024 The National Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy – Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Ireland (digitalcoalition.ie)
National
Specific reference to FET must be made within LECP to further encourage community outreach programmes, family learning, integration, and inclusion initiatives, to traineeships and apprenticeships.
Continue national community education
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facilitating integration of diverse pop; FET enables equality and cohesion in communities throughout the country, working with the Gov. to create inclusive, equitable Ireland for all.
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Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Framework https://www.southernassembly .ie/news/news-article/blue- green-infrastructure-bgi-and- nature-based-solutions-nbs- framework
Regional
Nature-based interventions to solve local challenges in our settlements and the landscapes that they link to. Natural vegetated areas (the green) and our waterways and water management infrastructure (the blue) provide a broad range of
LECP could tie in social cohesion i.e placemaking from this BGI strategy. For example, facilities/ amenities, adequate housing, migration of people. From BGI, LECP could promote healthy population i.e. people. Examples Ballincollig Regional Park passage railway Greenway. LECP could identify relevant stakeholders
This framework aims to create a Region that is “more prosperous, sustainable, climate resilient and attractive [..] for the benefit of all its people”
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economic, social, and environmental benefits
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New Regional Enterprise Plan for the South-West 2020 gov.ie – New Regional Enterprise Plan for the South-West (www.gov.ie)
Regional
To support enterprise growth and job creation through collaborative initiatives. develop the region’s enterprise hubs; leverage opportunities through business clustering and internationalisation; increase the capacity of the tourism sector; support growth in the region’s marine and maritime sector; and ensure the availability of skills and talent to underpin growth potential. A sustainable public transport network for the Cork Metropolitan Area. Developing plans to introduce 12 new
LECP needs to include reference to the New Regional Enterprise Plan for the South-West 2020 as it supports job creation, wherein a community lies at the centre.
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Bus Connects BusConnects Cork | Busconnects
Local and national (NTA)
LECP to reflect this sustainable transport system supporting the city’s growth .
Already rolled out
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