Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the dlr Festival of Inclusion every autumn. The aim of the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social inclusion initiatives and to support and encourage all to actively participate and engage in the community. dlr Festival of Inclusion is a community based social inclusion […]
The Seanad Public Consultation Committee chaired by the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly, is seeking the public’s views on the Future of Local Democracy ahead of the Local Elections in June 2024. The Committee will explore the Future of Local Democracy across the following themes: Public engagement and participation in the local government process and functions […]
This training is ideal for those considering setting up a new Community & Voluntary Group or for those involved in recently formed groups. Setting up a community group Deciding on the Legal Structure Writing Your Constitution Recruiting Volunteers REGISTER HERE Maighread Kelly Maighréad is an experienced Consultant and has been working in the community and […]
Committee Roles, Committee Roles Running a Meeting Agendas/Minutes Example: running a residents’ association REGISTERATION CLOSED Maighread Kelly Maighréad is an experienced Consultant and has been working in the community and voluntary sector for over 30 years. She has a depth of understanding of the community, voluntary and health sector - its operational and policy context, […]
In this workshop you will learn how local policies impact on communities and how to prepare a policy position. It will include factors in influencing policy at the local level; the role of Linkage Groups in influencing policy; how Linkage Groups can work effectively; and effective communication. REGISTER HERE Liam Scollan Liam has headed up […]
This workshop covers the role of local authorities; what local authorities do and how they do it; decision making structures in local authorities; roles of elected members, the CEO and senior management staff; and how local authorities interface with local communities. REGISTER HERE Liam Scollan Liam has headed up a state body whose work […]