The first item on the WCC Agenda for Monday 3rd October is to be a discussion on the possibility of introducing charges for using the Wicklow Recycling Centres. Co Wicklow PPN has run extensive consultations with communities this year and the subject of waste management was brought up at a number of them. The message we heard was that recycling needs to be encouraged and there should be more...
Community Groups and Organisations in all sectors in Co. Wicklow are doing a lot more than we realise to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the plant now and for the future). Every action that we take to improve our community has a global impact and is helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Click on the...
Co. Wicklow PPN & Wicklow County Council are calling on all community groups and clubs to help us ‘Fill the Wheel and Map the Goals’ during Ireland’s First Sustainable Development Goals Week (Sept 20th to 26th) During SDG Week 2022 we will be sharing details of work/activities/campaigns etc. undertaken by Community Groups throughout the County and highlighting...
Co. Wicklow PPN prepared this submission in response to the publication of Mazars Structural Review of the Public Participation Network Report. Mazars was contracted by the Department of Rural and Community Development to conduct this review in consultation with PPN stakeholders. Click HERE to access the Mazars report Click HERE to access our submission
This is the second year that Co Wicklow PPN has collaborated with the Department Environment, Climate & Communications (DECC) to facilitate Climate Change Conversations with communities. The input from these conversations informs The Climate Action Plan. Our conversation took place online on Wednesday 29th June 2022. The conversation was themed around 4 questions: What comes into your...
Online Wednesday 29th June from 7.30 to 9.30pm The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has extended an invitation to all PPNs to participate in the 2022 Climate Conversations. In 2021 Co. Wicklow PPN participated in the pilot Climate Conversations and the insights gained from those sessions directly informed the Climate Action Plan 2021. We will organise a 1.5/2 hour long...
This Co. Wicklow PPN submission was based on: ‘Let’s Develop our Vision for our Community’ consultations (May 2022) ‘Accessing and making a submission to the Draft Wicklow County Development Plan’ poll at June 2021 Plenary and subsequent online survey PPN Vision for Community Wellbeing in Co. Wicklow developed in consultation with communities during 2018. Click HERE to read the submission.
Co. Wicklow PPN Mid-Year Plenary on Saturday 25th June in CEART, Wicklow Town from 10am to 1pm In addition to providing update reports on the work of Co. Wicklow PPN we will be seeking your input to and approval of the work. (please note the actual plenary business meeting will be held from 10.30 – 11.30am) We will also use this gathering as an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our...
Co Wicklow PPN & Wicklow County Council are asking community groups & individuals what their vision is for the wellbeing for their community to inform the new Co Wicklow Local Economic & Community Plan & the PPN Vision for Community Wellbeing. Public Consultation Sessions in each Municipal District Dates for your Diary Wicklow MD: May 9th Greystones MD: May 11th Baltinglass MD:...
Running over the four Wednesdays in April 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th from 7.30-9.30pm These free online sessions will provide lots of opportunity for your community group to access important information on Funding, Risk Management and Insurance which will help to support the activities of your group. To Book your Place click HERE.
