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Local Authority of the Year
Cork City Council is delighted to have been named Local Authority of the Year in the annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021 commended for its “creativity and determination” in the face of the Covid -19 pandemic.
Cork City Council received another three awards for individual projects that it delivered in the city last year shown below. Altogether, twelve projects from Cork City Council made up the total of 90 projects that were shortlisted from local authorities around the country. Lord Mayor, Cllr Colm Kelleher said: “As noted by Chambers Ireland, Cork City Council really went ‘above and beyond’ in th eir response to the Covid-19 pandemic and delivered some exceptionally innovative projects to help support communities and business. I warmly congratulate Ann Doherty and her hardworking staff.” Chief Executive Ann Doherty said: “I am honoured and humbled to lead my colleagues here in Cork City Council who embody public service at its very best. In the face of the ongoing challenge that is Covid-19, Cork City Council staff have demonstrated flexibility, innovation, and a continued desire to work with others for the benefit of the residents, businesses and visitors to Cork. As a result, enduring benefits and competencies have been developed in the way we work and deliver our services and Cork’s shift to growing as a city of sustainable urban growth has been a ccelerated to the benefit of all.” The Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021 (ELG Awards), sponsored by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, are held each year to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work being carried out by local authorities across Ireland.
Cork City Council’s three individual winning projects were:
Sports on the Green in the ‘ Health & Wellbeing ’ category.
With sports curtailed due to public health restrictions, it became apparent that young people, particularly those at risk, were struggling with their mental and physical health. Located in local housing estates, ‘Sports on the Green’ allowed youths try new sports on their doorstep and thereby promoted physical activity, wellbeing, and resilience at a local level. It also removed barriers like cost, time and transport. The scheme was led by Cork City Council, in partnership with multiple stakeholders such as Cork Sports Partnership (CSP), National Governing Bodies (NGB), sports clubs, residents’ associations, and Community Gardaí.
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