MEET THE ARKLOW MUNICIPAL DISTRICT LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES

TUNE IN TO HEAR FROM THE CANDIDATES ON TUESDAY EVENING (7th May) at 7.30pm Avail of this opportunity to hear from the Candidates for the Arklow Municipal District before you cast your vote in the Local Elections Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83222890997?pwd=SnMxZXFJamFBczBYeTJsekMwQjRRUT09 Passcode: 571995 Or One tap mobile :...

Meet the Local Election Candidates for your Area

As part of our role in connecting communities to local government, Wicklow PPN in collaboration with Wicklow Older People’s Council will hold online Meet the Local Election Candidate events ahead of the elections on the 7th June.  The events will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during May from 7.30pm to 9.30pm as follows: Tuesday 7th May Arklow MD Thursday 9th May Baltinglass MD...

PPN Members Meet the Wicklow County Council Climate Team

On Saturday 23rd March Wicklow Public Participation Network (PPN) welcomed member groups from across the county to An Tairseach Organic Farm & Ecology Centre to meet the Wicklow County Council Climate Action Team.  The members of the Climate Action Team present on the day included Mark Costello,  Climate Action Coordinator,  Jim Callery,  Climate Action Officer, Julie Sammiller, Community...

Let’s Talk with the Climate & Environment Team in Wicklow County Council

On Saturday March 23rd 10.30am – 12 noon Location: An Tairseach Organic Farm and Ecology Centre, Wicklow Town Meet the Team, hear about the plans, contribute to the discussion on climate and environment in our community and county. The event will be followed by a visit to the Farm and a light lunch of locally sourced quality produce. Reserve your place: info@countywicklowppn.ie or 086 048 7434

Call for nominations for Volunteer PPN Representative positions – Can you help?

Closing Date for receipt of nominations is 9am on Tuesday 30th January 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....

A Snapshot of Wicklow PPN in 2023

We hope you enjoy our collage of photographs which aim to give you an insight into of the work of Wicklow PPN during 2023. For more details on Wicklow PPN and its work visit: https://countywicklowppn.ie/ or email: info@countywicklowppn.ie

Free Online Information Session – Dealing with Financial Institutions for Nonprofit Organisations

Free Online session on Wed 6th December at 7.30pm   This session will be of interest to: Committee members, Staff, Trustees, and Volunteers in the non-profit sector. About the session: Committee members, Staff, Trustees, and Volunteers in the non-profit sector are required to operate accounts in Financial Institutions such as banks and credit unions on behalf of their organisation. This...

Wicklow PPN Submission to National Review of Local Authority Strategic Policy Committees

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA), which has been engaged by the Department to carry out this review, is examining how the SPC system is operating on the ground. Based on its research findings, the IPA will make recommendations for consideration by the Minister in an effort to enhance the operation, role and impact of the SPCs. As part of the review process, the IPA has prepared a...

Wicklow PPN End of Year Members’ Gathering – All Welcome

Join us for our Mid-Year Members’ Gathering (Plenary/AGM)on Saturday 25th November in The Presbyterian Church Hall, Arklow (Y14 KX31) from 10am to 1pm. Like a traditional AGM the initial section of the gathering will be devoted to updating you about the work and finances of the PPN as well as providing you with an opportunity to steer our work for 2024 and ratify new PPN members,...

Call for nominations for Volunteer PPN Representative positions – Can you help?

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. Click HERE to find out more and complete a nomination form. If you have any...