What is Kildare LECP?
- In 2015 all Local Authorities are required to produce a six year Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021.
- Kildare LECP 2016-2021 will be the economic and community plan for the county.
- Kildare LECP will set out the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic and local/community development for Kildare.
- This is linked to Local Government Reform, and is outlined in the Local Government Act 2014.
- National guidelines were issued in January 2015, setting out how LECP plans should be developed across all Local Authority areas.
- Planning for Kildare LECP is underway.
PROCESS
- Kildare LECP needs a lot of input to ensure that it is a high quality, meaningful, prioritised plan.
- In order for this to happen, data and evidence will inform the consultation stage. This is being gathered by AIRO in Maynooth University.
- Consultation with a range of stakeholders – local businesses, state agencies, elected representatives, voluntary sector organisations and the general public will take place in the coming months.
- Opportunities to get involved will be advertised. Watch out for information on Kildare LECP through local press, KFM radio, and websites: www.kildarecoco.ie, www.kildareppn.ie and www.kildare.ie
STRUCTURE
- Kildare LECP will be adopted by Kildare County Council. Economic Development strategies will be developed by the Economic Development, Enterprise and Planning Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) of Kildare County Council.
- Community Development strategies will be developed by Kildare Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).
- Kildare Advisory Steering Group is in place. They are overseeing the planning process.
- An integrated approach to developing the plan is agreed.
TIMELINE
The LECP follows a five step process. Kildare LECP will be finished by December 2015
- January–April Preparation
- May –September Consultation
- October Draft Plan
- November–December Finalise the Plan
- 2016 and onwards Implementation / Monitor / Review
CONTACT
If you have a question at this stage or want further information
Please email lecp@kildarecoco.ie or contact Lorcan Griffin (Economic) on 045-980775 or Susan Bookle (Community) on 045-980634.
Visit the LECP website page here