Local Economic and Community Plan 2023 – 2028 Updates
| ID | Description | Provide Update |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Broaden the scope of the Sustainable Fingal initiative to include businesses, communities and organisations, explore the concept of the circular economy, and lead on a Just Transition to Net Zero and a climate resilient economy. | Provide Update |
| 1.1.2 | Engage with communities and organisations to scope current climate transition status and identify future need. | Provide Update |
| 1.1.3 | Provide clear sign-posting of supports for the transition to a Net Zero, climate resilient county. | Provide Update |
| 1.1.4 | Support initiatives which inform, facilitate and enable behavioural changes towards more sustainable outcomes. | Provide Update |
| 1.1.5 | Support the development of renewable and alternative energies, and sustainable construction materials and methods. | Provide Update |
| 1.1.6 | Promote and Facilitate the implementation of the Fingal Climate Action Plan 2024 - 2029, Biodiversity Action Plan 2022-2030, the Fingal Circular Cities Action Plan, and climate positive initiatives being rolled out by other bodies and Agencies. | Provide Update |
| 2.1.1 | Support implementation of the Fingal County Development Plan and the Fingal Economic Development Strategy relating to economic lands and the development of sustainable and strategic infrastructure ie housing, power, water, wastewater, education facilities, digital connectivity, strategic physical infrastructure, sustainable/active travel infrastructure, public transport, and Dublin Airport. | Provide Update |
| 2.1.2 | Support implementation of Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy relating to low-cost start-up and scale-up spaces and business/industrial parks.. | Provide Update |
| 2.1.3 | In collaboration with IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, support the delivery of economic development on economically zoned lands and investment attraction in Fingal | Provide Update |
| 2.2.1 | : Support implementation of Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy relating to cluster development. | Provide Update |
| 2.2.2 | Engage with stakeholders on Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy and adopt an ‘anchor employer’ account management approach to business engagement | Provide Update |
| 2.2.3 | : Support implementation of Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy relating to the creation of a ‘one front door’ solution to sign-post business supports. | Provide Update |
| 2.2.4 | Support implementation of Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy Marketing Plan, specifically targeting investors. | Provide Update |
| 2.3.1 | Identify under-represented groups and address reasons for under-representation in the Fingal labour market, such as childcare availability, transport options, and skills. | Provide Update |
| 2.3.2 | Delivery of employability programmes for economically inactive people. | Provide Update |
| 2.3.3 | Provide job related training to unemployed people, such as CV preparation, interview skills, social media skills for job seeking, and transition to employment initiatives. | Provide Update |
| 3.1.1 | Implement Future Fingal: Fingal Skills Strategy 2024 - 2029. | Provide Update |
| 3.1.2 | Engage with community representative organisations and individuals in local target priority groups to identify and address skills needs | Provide Update |
| 3.1.3 | Ongoing monitoring and delivery of relevant education and training by providers in Fingal to address requirements of residents. | Provide Update |
| 3.1.4 | Promote and develop targeted skills development opportunities | Provide Update |
| 3.1.5 | Align with the recommendations of Future Fingal: Fingal Skills Strategy 2024 - 2029 | Provide Update |
| 3.1.6 | Implement the recommendations of the Future Fingal: Fingal Skills Strategy 2024 – 2029 under Theme 5, relating to upskilling and reskillin | Provide Update | 3.2.1 | Implement the recommendations of the Future Fingal: Fingal Skills Strategy 2024- 2029 under Themes 3 and 4, advancing innovative skills initiatives and qualification conversion pathways aligned with business needs. | Provide Update |
| 3.2.4 | : Implement the recommendations of the Future Fingal: Fingal Skills Strategy 2024- 2029 under Themes 3 and 4 by addressing barriers to education, expanding apprenticeship and traineeship programmes in priority sectors through collaboration, and promoting lifelong learning opportunities. | Provide Update |
| 3.2.10 | Develop the skills and capacity of Fingal Public Participation Network members to participate in decision-making structures and greater involvement in improving the design and delivery of community services. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.1 | Support implementation of Healthy Ireland and Healthy Fingal initiatives, and Active, Together: Local Sport and Physical Activity Plan 2024 – 2029,. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.2 | Improve the health and wellbeing of the community by promotion of access to new and existing recreational, physical and mental health support services, facilities and amenities in Fingal. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.3 | Devise plans to address gaps in support services and facilities in specific geographic areas. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.4 | Support and collaborate with Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and associated partners to implement prevention and early intervention initiatives to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol and drugs. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.5 | Continue to support Community First Responders. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.6 | Promote information resources in community settings that reinforce positive health messages for improved health and well-being. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.7 | Facilitate community engagement in the design of outreach initiatives to increase participation and take up of activities and services which promote active living and good mental health. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.8 | Actively promote and increase the inclusion of traditionally under-represented populations in health and wellbeing activities. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.9 | Maintain and develop arts and sporting initiatives designed to support young people in reaching their full potential. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.10 | Collaborate with key agencies and community groups in assessing young (under 25 years of age) and older people's needs to develop and implement the Fingal CYSPC Strategy and the Fingal Age Friendly Strategy. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.11 | Facilitate community engagement with the HSE and TUSLA to accelerate the development of early intervention and prevention programmes in line with the National Suicide Reduction Strategy. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.12 | Support community based initiatives to address mental health and social inclusion based on the needs of specific communities of interest, such as young males, ethnic minorities and the Traveller Community. | Provide Update |
| 4.1.13 | Continue to develop Mental Health First Responder Schemes. | Provide Update |
| 4.2.1 | Expand opportunities for residents and community groups to participate in community decision making and local democracy. | Provide Update |
| 4.2.2 | Improve access and engagement between community groups and Fingal County Council and other government/state agencies. | Provide Update |
| 4.3.1 | Support implementation of the Fingal Migrant Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy. | Provide Update |
| 4.3.2 | Ongoing assessment of the needs of migrants to facilitate integration of children, young people and families both socially and economically. | Provide Update |
| 4.3.3 | Engage with minority and migrant groups through dedicated outreach programmes to highlight available amenities and services in Fingal. | Provide Update |
| 4.3.4 | Develop further initiatives to ensure newly arrived migrants and socially excluded groups are supported. | Provide Update |
| 4.3.5 | Document and share learning with a view to removing duplication and improving service integration and delivery of education, training and activation supports and services. | Provide Update |
| 4.4.1 | Ensure appropriate supports are provided to Fingal residents within socially excluded groups and designated disadvantaged areas. | Provide Update |
| 4.4.2 | Identify key drivers of disadvantage in main areas of disadvantage per Pobalâ's 2022 HP Deprivation Index. | Provide Update |
| 4.4.3 | Develop outreach programmes for disadvantaged areas, focussing on removing barriers to work, and promoting accessible education pathways. | Provide Update |
| 4.4.4 | Provide supports to children and young people from target groups at risk of early school leaving and/ or not in education, employment or training. | Provide Update |
| 5.1.1 | Support the implementation of Fingal County Council’s Arts Plan, the Creative Places Balbriggan Strategy 2026 – 2027, and the Public Art Initiative. | Provide Update |
| 5.1.2 | Collaborate with operators of key heritage sites and transport operators to identify and address issues in access, specifically relating to transport options. | Provide Update |
| 5.1.3 | Support local communities to protect and develop local heritage and community cultural assets (including festivals and events). | Provide Update |
| 5.1.4 | Facilitate collaboration between the NTA, BusConnects and other transport operators and Fingal County Council to explore options to improve transport and infrastructure for key heritage site access. | Provide Update |
| 5.1.5 | Support and mentor community heritage groups in the areas of group development, strategic planning, access to funding and project management. | Provide Update |
| 5.1.6 | Foster learning exchanges between heritage asset operators and local heritage and community groups so as to share best practices. | Provide Update |
| 5.2.1 | Facilitate community awareness, community engagement and events to share knowledge and demonstrate diverse backgrounds and cultural beliefs. | Provide Update |
| 5.2.2 | Support the rollout of the Yellow Flag Initiative, promoting interculturalism, across Fingal schools. | Provide Update |
| 5.2.3 | Promote awareness regarding the availability of community facilities as places where inclusivity can be fostered. | Provide Update |
| 5.2.4 | Develop an integrated and readily understandable directory of all local services. | Provide Update |
| 5.3.1 | Alignment of the Marketing Plan which accompanies the Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy and Fingal Tourism Strategy 2024 - 2029 to incorporate and better promote Fingal’s arts, heritage and culture within the Dublin and Irish contexts – and maximise the reach of the county’s brand. | Provide Update |
| 6.1.1 | Support implementation of the Future Fingal: An Economic Development Strategy, the Fingal Tourism Strategy, the Fingal Food & Drink Policy and the LEADER Local Development Strategy relating to the development of vibrant places and sectors across Fingal. | Provide Update |
| 6.1.2 | Implementation of Town Centre First policy and delivery of Town Centre First Plans including local economic & community development initiatives | Provide Update |
| 6.1.3 | Consult regularly with employers, employees and representative groups to identify and understand transport and infrastructural needs. | Provide Update |
| 6.1.4 | Facilitate collaboration between the NTA, BusConnects and other transport operators Fingal County Council to explore options to improve access and infrastructure including the development of active travel options. | Provide Update |
| 6.2.1 | Work with residents to ensure safe neighbourhoods. | Provide Update |
| 6.2.2 | Facilitate a collaborative approach to promoting safer neighbourhoods and reducing anti-social behaviour. | Provide Update |
| 6.2.3 | Promote Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (passive surveillance) as a feature in commercial and residential developments. | Provide Update |
| 6.2.4 | Work in partnership with An Garda Síochána and community organisations to deliver late night sporting and other programmes for young people in key targeted areas. | Provide Update |
| 6.2.5 | Work with An Garda Síochána to ensure community policing remains an integral element of security in Fingal. | Provide Update |