Local Economic and Community Plans LECP | Guidelines 2021
Overall Context
Policy and purpose of the LECP Putting People First: Action Programme for Effective Local Government envisaged an increased role for Local Government in Economic and Community Development. This was subsequently placed on a statutory footing with amendments to provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 through the Local Government Reform Act of 2014. Responsibilities in these areas were outlined in the Local Government Act 1991 and restated in in Local Government Act 2001 where there are references to the ability of the Local Authorities to undertake measures to promote the interests of the local community including social, economic,
Section 66 of Local Government Act 2001 details the general functions of Local Authorities as it relates to the promotion of interests of local communities. The Local Government Reform Act 2014 inserts section 44, adding to section 66, and detailing the purpose, process and responsibilities for Local Economic and Community Planning with Section 66E outlining the implementation of the Economic Elements of the LECP. In addition, Chapter 2 of the Local Government Reform Act details the role and function of the LCDCs with 128B in that section detailing the LCDC role in the design and implementation of the community elements of the LECP. These guidelines are positioned within the regulatory context. However, Local Authorities should also be mindful of their responsibilities under all relevant regulatory frameworks including but not limited to those referenced above.
environmental, recreational, cultural or community development within the area.
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