[Leading Cork to take its place as a World Class City] __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In August of 2021 Cork City Council launched its 2021-2026 Air Quality Strategy and is the first local authority in the country to devise such a strategy. The Air Quality Strategy sets out short, medium, and long-term initiatives to improve air quality in Cork City. In addition, over €2 million was invested in cycling infrastructure including the addition of over 20km of new and improved cycling lanes and the installation of 4km of bollards to make cycling safer, more attractive and emphasise our commitment to more sustainable transport options. In many respects, Cork city is an exemplar for positive change at this time and projects such as those improving our cycling and walking infrastructure, the innovative work undertaken in Re- imagining Cork’ and the vision involved in the preparation of the Development Plan are key examples of this. Cork is poised to be the fastest growing city in Ireland to 2040. This is clearly articulated in the Government’s National Planning Framework and is underpinned by a commitment of continued investment by the Government. So, as we look back on 2021 as another year of challenging times for all; citizens and businesses communities can also see that the future is bright in Cork City. The city is getting ready to take its place as a true counterbalance to Dublin. The City Council, the elected members and the executive will drive forwards with their vision of Cork as a healthy, vibrant, vigorous, inclusive, sustainable, equitable place for all of our communities to settle in and enjoy.
Lord Mayor
Chief Executive
Cllr Colm Kelleher
Ann Doherty
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