Local Enhancement Programme Funding Information Session

Online on Monday 24th February from 1-2pm We will be hosting an online lunchtime session with Wicklow County Council to discuss the Local Enhancement Programme Fund on Monday 24th February. This session will be incredibly useful for groups thinking about applying for this fund as well as those already in the process of preparing their applications. Please note that the application window for...

Survey for Community Groups involved in the management of Community Facilities

Closing Date for responses: 9am on Monday 10th March To gain an insight into the challenges and issues these groups are encountering in running community facilities, we have developed this short survey aimed at gathering feedback from those overseeing community facilities and gauging interest in the PPN organising a session for these groups that would offer both a learning and an networking...

Become a PPN Representative and help influence local policies

Wicklow PPN currently has a number of vacant Representative seats that we would encourage people to consider putting their names forward for.  Closing Date for receipt of nominations is 9am on Monday 17th February 2025 One of the main functions of the PPN is to ensure that the voice of the local community is represented on county policy and decision-making bodies and boards. Click HERE to find...

We are recruiting a Resource Worker (Job share)

We are pleased to announce that we are actively seeking candidates for the position of Resource Worker (job share). The new Resource Worker (job share) will work with Helen, Grainne and the Secretariat team ensuring that Wicklow PPN continues to grow and support its member groups to the best of its ability. The deadline for submitting applications is 9am on Monday, 3rd February. If you’re...

Access Recordings from the ‘Hear from the GE 2024 Candidates’ Webinars

General Election 2024 Hear from the Candidates for both the Wicklow and the new Wicklow Wexford Dáil Constituencies. Wicklow PPN and Wicklow Older People’s Council would like to thank the Candidates who engaged with the webinars (held on the 19th & 20th November) in any way and a special note of gratitude goes to Dr. Harriet Emerson who facilitated the sessions. The recordings are...

PPN 2024 End of Year Members’ Gathering (Plenary)

On Saturday 23rd November from 10am to 1pm in Greystones Family Resource Centre (A63 AK52) Calling all Member Groups to come along to:  Hear from our guest speaker: Ger Deering, Ombudsman   Have your Say in the workings of Wicklow PPN & Network with other PPN Member Groups As with our Members’ Meetings/Plenary a section of the gathering will be devoted to updating you about the...

Tune in to Hear from the General Election 2024 Candidates

As part of our role of empowering people to influence the decisions which affect their lives, Wicklow PPN in collaboration with Wicklow Older People’s Council is holding online ‘Hear from the Candidate events for the general elections.  This will allow our members to find out about the candidates running in their Dáil Constituency and to have their questions answered by them. These...

Call for Nominations for PPN Representatives Positions – Can you help?

Closing Date for receipt of nominations is 9am on Monday 11th November 2024 One of the main functions of the PPN is to ensure that the voice of the local community is represented on county policy and decision-making bodies.  We currently have a number of vacant PPN Rep positions, and we would be very grateful if you or a member of your group would consider volunteering for any of the seats....

Wicklow PPN Submission to Wicklow County Council Corporate Plan Consultation

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.

Wicklow County Council Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024 -2029

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...