Wicklow PPN currently has a number of vacant Representative seats that we would encourage people to consider putting their names forward for.  All member groups will have received an email on Thursday (25th June) with details of the Vacant Rep positions. If you or a member of your group is interested in any of the positions, please do contact us via email or phone.  Even if your group’s PPN...

Wicklow PPN currently has a number of vacant Representative seats that we would encourage people to consider putting their name forward for. If you or a member of your group is interested in any of the positions listed below please do contact us via email or phone.  Even if your group’s PPN pillar is not the same as the pillar for the seat or if your groups membership status is Associate...

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...

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...

In consultation with our member groups Wicklow PPN has made a submission to the consultation on the Draft Wicklow County Council Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024 – 2029 The submission raised issues around the: number and remit of SPCs number of PPN Representatives on the SPCs organisation and operational procedures of the SPCs Click HERE to access the submission Click HERE to...

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...