62 responses were received to our call to ‘Let your Voice Be Heard on Bus Shelters in County Wicklow’. All suggestions have been submitted to the Chair of the Wicklow County Council Transportation Infrastructure Delivery and Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee (SPC), by our PPN Representative, ahead of the next meeting of this committee. Wicklow County Council has...

The Wicklow PPN submission reflects the lived experience from volunteers and community representatives engaged in planning and environmental governance. The core concern raised is that the proposed regulation of recoverable costs under Section 294 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, as set out in the consultant’s Scale of Fees report, risks making access to justice prohibitively...

This submission reflects the ‘Lived experiences’ from County Wicklow PPN membership. The consultations sessions online took place Monday 1st December, drawing on the face-to-face consultation on Transport and Community Safety (Tinahely, 29 Nov 2025); our submission is based on an analysis and aligned to the seven consultation questions.   Click HERE to access the Submission.

This submission reflects memberships contributions from the Wicklow PPN Community Safety Consultation held on 29th November 2025 at Tinahely Community Sports Centre. It addresses five key issues: Defining Community Safety, Community-Grounded Knowledge, Collaboration, Measurement, and Policy & Governance, along with Accessibility and Inclusion. Click HERE to access the submission

Wicklow PPN’s Environmental Representative, Huw O’Toole, has submitted a powerful call to action to the Wicklow County Council Economic Development & Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee.  His message highlights that Wicklow’s environment is not only vital to our wellbeing but is also our greatest economic resource—one that must be protected and prioritised in all areas of local planning...

Wicklow PPN has made a submission to the Local Democracy Taskforce Stakeholder Engagement (August 2025). The submission highlighting the need for stronger local democracy, better community engagement, and clearer support for Councillors and Municipal Districts. Click HERE to access the Submission Click HERE to access Letter of Acknowledgement

Wicklow PPN has made a submission to the public consultation on the Draft Wicklow Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030. In our submission, we welcomed the development of the plan and its strong framework for protecting and restoring biodiversity across the county. We also highlighted the importance of setting ambitious targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, strengthening monitoring and...

Wicklow Public Participation Network (PPN) has contributed to the Government’s consultation on a new five-year strategy for the Community and Voluntary Sector. Our submission calls for a vision that prioritises resilience, equity, innovation, and environmental sustainability, alongside stronger local leadership, digital inclusion, climate action, and mental health supports. The Department of...

Wicklow PPN have prepared a submission on the Wicklow County Council Corporate Plan 2024 -2029. The Corporate Plan sets out Wicklow County Council’s vision, mission, and the core values within which they will operate and deliver services. Click HERE to access a copy of the submission.

The Wicklow County Council Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024 – 2029 was adopted at the September 2024 Council meeting held on the 2nd September. The PPN submission was circulated and considered by the Elected Members of the Council and a response was prepared. Under the revisions to the scheme additional seats were allocated on the SPCs and a call for nominations from PPN full...