Manor Summit Paves the Way for Action in Manorhamilton

Manor Summit Paves the Way for Action in Manorhamilton

At the recent "Manor Summit" held in the Bee Park Centre on February 18th last, four teams were established to look at projects for 2016 under the following four headings:

- Culture and Creativity

- Community and Leisure

- Heritage and Tourism

- Town Planning and Development

Over 80 people attended the event on February 18th. Patsy McShane spoke about the Workspace Model from Draperstown which involves reinvesting profits from social enterprises in several locations back into Draperstown. A presentation on the Action Plan for Manorhamilton Regional Economic Development Zone (REDZ) "To the Waters and the Wild" was also used to stimulate discussion in the four workshops.

Each workshop came up with 3-4 priorities to be actioned during 2016.

Insightful Speakers and Workshops -"Manor Summit" Thursday, February 18th

Insightful Speakers and Workshops -"Manor Summit" Thursday, February 18th

The "Manor Summit" will take place in the Bee Park Community Centre on Thursday, February 18th next from 7pm - 9.30pm. The summit has emerged from six months work by Leitrim County Council  in conjunction with local businesses, organisations and community groups. The night will consist of short, insightful presentations on topics followed by workshops. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate.

In 2015, as part of the revitalisation measures for rural areas, a pilot programme called "REDZ" or (Regional Economic Development Zones) was announced. Rural Ireland was divided into a number of REDZ areas - areas where a particular town was seen as the key economic driver for a broader area. Funding was made available based on the size of the main town so Manorhamilton REDZ was in the lowest funding category.  Locally, some funding was secured by Leitrim County Council in the national programme for the Mnaorhamilton REDZ area in October 2015. The Manorhamilton REDZ area covers a wide rural area including Manorhamilton, Glenfarne, Drumkeerin, Rossinver and Dowra/Blacklion.

To reserve your place at this event: email mreynolds@leitrimcoco.ie







Purple Flag Flying high in Carrick on Shannon as Vibrant Well-Managed Evening Economy

Purple Flag Flying high in Carrick on Shannon as Vibrant Well-Managed Evening Economy

The Purple Flag is now officially flying in Carrick on Shannon. The Purple Flag Award is a new initiative given to towns that offer residents and visitors an enjoyable, vibrant evening and night time economy.  The Flag was formally raised on Friday evening last by the McGloin Family with the Cathaoirleach John McCartin. The McGloin family were selected to raise the Purple Flag following a media campaign in Leitrim Observer to select the family or individual who should have the honour of jointly raising the flag. The Cathaoirleach brought the flag ashore aka the Milk Tray man.

Leitrim's Local Economic and Community Plan LECP formally approved by Council

Leitrim's Local Economic and Community Plan LECP formally approved by Council

Leitrim County Council formally approved the Local, Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2015 - 2021 at its January 2016 meeting. The Plan is part of the reform of local government and sets out the key Economic and Community objectives for the County for the  6 years (2015 - 2021). The vision set out for the County is:

Leitrim, A Vibrant County with Big Ambition ... where our communities are safe and healthy, our resources and heritage are sustained and our economy is thriving

The Economic Plan includes actions to facilitate job creation, regional development and actions for the main economic sectors within the County will be overseen by the Economic Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) of the Council. The plan was put together based on extensive consultation with businesses in the county and the following sectors were prioritised:

  • Energy Supply and Green Economy
  • Agriculture and Food
  • Services, Manufacturing and ICT
  • Creative, Arts and Culture
  • Tourism
  • Women in Business

A number of actions in the plan have commenced.

The Community Plan includes actions on areas which community and target group consultees identified as most relevant to Leitrim. These include the following:

  • Living and Well-Being (including  health, safety and recreation)
  • Learning and Training (all stages of learning)
  • Working and Growing (job creation, social enterprise and upskilling)
  • Inclusive and Welcoming

The Community elements of the Plan will be overseen by the LCDC which is a new structure in each County - Local Community Development Committees. These are made up primarily of community and social partners and also Council Elected Members and Staff as well as the HSE, Dept. of Social Welfare and Teagasc in the case of Leitrim.

To download a summary of the Plan CLICK HERE

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"Manor Summit" planned for February 18th in Bee Park Manorhamilton

"Manor Summit" planned for February 18th in Bee Park Manorhamilton

The ‘Manor Summit’ will be on Thursday 18 February, from 7.00pm to 9.30pm in The Bee Park Centre in Manorhamilton. The target is to have an attendance of 100+ people involved in various sectors of business and community in the broader Manorhamilton area as a continuation of the Regional Economic Development Zone (REDZ) initiative. To plan the event, a meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6pm in the Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton. if you are living, working or interested in being involved in any of the above activity areas please do come along.

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