Tipperary PPN Newsletter October 2019
Sections:
1. PPN News & Members Corner 2. Active Public Consultations/ Notices 3. Funding/ Grant Opportunities 4. Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
PPN News
Community Meeting for Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District Continuing with our community meetings to develop a vision for our communities into the future the Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District’s community meeting will be take place on Tuesday 22nd of October in Mullinahone Community Hall E41 V6P3. Please come along to have your say in how your community looks into the future. To register visit Eventbright.ie
Strategic Policy Committee Rep positions
Tipperary PPN still have a number of Rep vacancies on Strategic policy committees (SPCs) if you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information on any position please contact the office on 0504 61014
Public Participation Networks 2018 Annual Report Mr Seán Canney TD, the Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development launched the 2018 Annual Report of the Public Participation Network (PPNs) please find attached a copy of the PPN Annual Report in both English and Irish.
Active Public Consultations/ Notices
Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Strategy Minster Ring has announced Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities a five year strategy to support the community and voluntary sector in Ireland 2019 – 2024. The Strategy to Support the Community & Voluntary Sector in Ireland sets out a long-term vision for our communities in Ireland. With actions to be implemented over the next five years, the Strategy sets a general direction of travel for Government policy in relation to community development, local development and the community and voluntary sector for the coming years. It also copper-fastens the renewed relationship and partnership between Government and the community and voluntary sector which has developed during the course of its preparation. The Strategy realises the intent of the 2016 Framework Policy for Local and Community Development (Framework Policy) and fulfils the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government to – produce a coherent policy framework and develop a strategy to support the community and voluntary sector and encourage a cooperative approach between public bodies and the community and voluntary sector. It has been co-produced by Government and people from the community development, local development, community and voluntary, and local government sectors. It is an ambitious strategy to support partnership and collaborative effort at all levels and between all stakeholders, comprising high level objectives and associated actions to support communities, their representative organisations, and the community and voluntary sector.
Rural Policy 2020 – Public Consultation Survey The Department of Rural and Community Development issued an online public consultation on key challenges and opportunities for rural Ireland.
This online survey provides an opportunity for you to contribute to the next phase of rural development policy for Ireland. Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, launched the online survey to seek the views of the public on key challenges and opportunities for rural Ireland over the coming five years.
The survey is available here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CTPVSHB
This survey is part of a consultation process being undertaken by the Department of Rural and Community Development to inform the development of a new, whole-of-Government policy for rural Ireland for the period 2020-2025.
Closing date for submissions is 11th October 2019
Section 48(4) of the planning and development act 2000 (as amended) – Draft Development Contribution scheme Tipperary County Council has prepared a Draft Development Contribution Scheme in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The draft Development Contribution Scheme if adopted will apply from 1st of January 2020 and will remain in place until it is otherwise modified, extended or replaced by the Local Authority. Copies of the Draft Development Contribution Scheme are available for public inspection in following locations from 28th September 2019 to 11th November 2019:
Submissions or observations on the proposed Draft Development Contribution Scheme should be made in writing by email to devcontsubm2019@tipperarycoco.ie with Draft Development Contribution Scheme in the subject line. or by post to Director of Services, Planning Department, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 A099 or Director of Services, Planning Department, Civic Offices, Emmet Street, Clonmel Eircode E91 N512. Please marked any post “Draft Development Contribution Scheme”. Closing date for submissions or observations is must be made by 4.30pm on Monday 11th of November 2019. Please note that submissions or observations may be published on our website and will be subject to Freedom of Information legislation.
How can communities’ benefit from renewable energy? Tipperary Energy Agency is hosting a discussion meeting to gather community views on how communities can benefit from energy developments in their areas on Thursday 10th October 7:30pm to 8:30 pm, LIT Campus Thurles.
Please view the Community Investment Options slides which summarise a number of Community Investment Options. Then complete a short online questionnaire at this link: www.bit.ly/cioquiz1 For more information visit tippenergy.ie | 052 744 3090 | info@tippenergy.ie
Funding/ Grant Opportunities
The Arts Council – Festivals Investment Scheme The Council recognises the distinctive role arts festivals play in sustaining a vibrant and sustainable arts profile at a local level. Festivals provide opportunities for artists and audiences to experience new work and ways of making work. The Council acknowledges the valuable contribution made by voluntary committees in developing these festivals. The scheme will be open to multi-disciplinary festivals and single artform festivals. For more information please visit http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Festivals-Investment-Scheme/ Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th November 2019 at 5:30 pm
Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
safeTALK training SafeTALK training programme will take place in
If you have previously attended the ASIST workshop, you do not need to attend safeTALK.
safeTALK is a challenging programme that prepares people to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. The alertness skills learned in the training are practiced during the training. For your information, there is a document attached giving you a brief description of the training.
We would like to offer you or a member of your staff a place on this course. Please note that this email does not secure a place for you on the training – places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please ensure that you / nominee are free for the full duration of the training as certification only comes with completion of the course.
Please note:
To book your place please email trainingsro@hse.ie with you name(as you would like it on your certificate), occupation & workplace (if any), Mobile phone number, email and county.
If you have any queries, please contact us on 051 874013.
Swimmin’ Women 8 week swimming programme for women starting Tuesday 15th October 2019
1 weekly coached session 2nd weekly swim included at a time of your choice. Coach session takes place on Tuesday nights at the following pools:
To register visit www.tipperarysports.ie or call 0761 06 6201 (€45 plus booking fee) Please note you must be able to swim 2 full lengths of a 25 m pool to partake in the programme.
HowsSheCuttin’ Arra 8 week walking programme Starts Tuesday 15th October @ 7:30 pm in car park opposite Ciss Ryan’s Lounge, GarryKennedy. Walks will take place in Portroe, Newtown, Garrykennedy. Walk at your own pace and build distance each week starting a 4km. Cost €10 plus booking fee Strictly online registration only! Hi Vis and Hand/Headtorch essential To register and for more information visit www.tipperarysports.ie or phone 0761 06 6201
HowsSheCuttin’ Tipp Town 8 week walking programme Starts Wednesday 16th October @ 7:30 pm St Ailbe’s secondary school. Walk at your own pace and build distance each week starting a 4km. Cost €10 plus booking fee Strictly online registration only! Hi Vis and Hand/Headtorch essential To register and for more information visit www.tipperarysports.ie or phone 0761 06 6201
HomeShare Information booklet | www.nhsn.ie | 086 014 8212 | HomeShareSECH@hse.ie
Communities Creating Jobs Summer Newsletter
This quarterly newsletter cover community developments and job creation throughout Ireland. The articles should prove useful to those communities seeking to re-energise their locality, with examples of good news stories from around the country.
Take the first step Here are two videos in the NALA (National adult literacy agency) ‘Take the first step’ series. Please share these stories with your friends and family on Facebook or other social media. You can use the hashtag #TakeTheFirstStep. Watch Lisa Banks story | Watch Galina Moraru story The campaign is funded by SOLAS and the European Social Fund and is supported by Education and Training Boards.
Tipperary County Council Arts Office Newsletter Please find a list of events and funding available from the Tipperary county council art office at tipperarycoco.ie
Tipperary Comhairle Na Óg AGM Tipperary Comhairle Na Óg AGM 2019 will take place on Tuesday 12th November 2019 in The Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Tipperary Comhairle is open to all young people up to 18, representing secondary schools and youth groups in County Tipperary. “Giving youth a voice” For more information contact pauline.strappe@youthworktipperary.ie | tippcomhairle.ie
Farming for Nature Ambassadors 2019 The farming for natura ambassadors for 2019 have been announced and public vote is now open To vie the short films about their farming practices and to vote for your favorite farmer visit https://www.farmingfornature.ie/awards/voting/
ecovery college South Tipperary Upcoming courses Feel the Fear Thursdays for the 10th October to 31st October 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Everyone experiences may fears throughout their lives. This four-part workshop looks at how to turn fear and indecision into confidence and action and is based in an adaptation of Susan Jeffers’ book Feel the Fear and do it anyway Venue: South Tipperary involvement centre, Place 4U, 25 Upper Gladstone street, Clonmel Free to All
To book a place on either of these courses contact recoverycollegesoutheast@gmail.com phone 086 174 6330 | 056 770 3666
www.sureleaf.net | info@tgbn.ie | 0504 95123
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