Local and Community Development Committees Deirdre Maloney EU

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Local and Community Development Committees Deirdre Maloney EU Community Programmes and Libraries Development Ballina

Local and Community Development Committees Deirdre Maloney EU Community Programmes and Libraries Development Ballina Co. Mayo

Where are we? A New Approach Local Government Reform Act 2014 Local Community Development

Where are we? A New Approach Local Government Reform Act 2014 Local Community Development Committees Local Economic & Community Plans

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How did we get here? Independent local development bodies Cohesion & Integration Processes Alignment

How did we get here? Independent local development bodies Cohesion & Integration Processes Alignment Process

Where do we want to get to? Participation & Collaboration Greater Involvement for Local

Where do we want to get to? Participation & Collaboration Greater Involvement for Local Authorities Better Targeting of Public Funding

Where do we want to get to? Better Services for Individuals and Communities

Where do we want to get to? Better Services for Individuals and Communities

What Progress Have We Made? Positive feedback Social Inclusion Community Activation Prog (SICAP) LEADER

What Progress Have We Made? Positive feedback Social Inclusion Community Activation Prog (SICAP) LEADER PEACE Local Buy-in Bilaterals with other Departments

What is expected of an LCDC? Focal Point Leading the Way Joined-up Approach Working

What is expected of an LCDC? Focal Point Leading the Way Joined-up Approach Working Together Shared View

How do we do this? The Plan The Programmes Coordination

How do we do this? The Plan The Programmes Coordination

The LCDC Cast Public Participation Network Community/ Business Interests Individuals & Communities Local Development

The LCDC Cast Public Participation Network Community/ Business Interests Individuals & Communities Local Development Bodies Chief Officer Elected members Local Authority Officials State Agencies

Community-Led Representation Community Representation Provide Local Input • Unique Position • Link Between Communities

Community-Led Representation Community Representation Provide Local Input • Unique Position • Link Between Communities & LCDC • Different Perspective • Represent Their Communities • Champion the LCDC in Community • Secure support for the LCDC and its work Key Partners • Provide Expertise • Share Experience • Collaborate on Projects

Role of Local Authority Guide and Support • Partnership • Provides strategic context •

Role of Local Authority Guide and Support • Partnership • Provides strategic context • Experience and expertise Coordinate • Develop relationships locally • Overcome obstacles • Link to the Council Chamber Proactive • Identify opportunities • Develop capacity of LCDC

National Support • Driving and Supporting IDG • Looking at new areas for LCDC

National Support • Driving and Supporting IDG • Looking at new areas for LCDC • Synergies • Technical support to Chief Officers • Communications Dept • Branding • Formal Training Programme • Guidance

Key Messages Innovative Approach More effective use of public funding Summary Focal Point for

Key Messages Innovative Approach More effective use of public funding Summary Focal Point for Collaboration Leading the Way