Draft Leitrim County Council Economic Strategy Available for Public Consultation

Draft Leitrim County Council Economic Strategy Available for Public Consultation

Leitrim County Council has prepared a draft Economic Strategy for the county for 2015 – 2021 . The document sets out a vision and high level actions for the county across different economic sectors for the next 6 years. Comments on the draft Strategy should be emailed to lcdc@leitrimcoco.ie on or before August 17th 2015.
Draft of Local Economic and Community Plan Available for Public Consultation

Draft of Local Economic and Community Plan Available for Public Consultation

Leitrim County Council’s newly established Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Leitrim County Council have completed the first final draft of the 6 year Local Economic and Community Plan 2015 – 2021 which is now available for review and comment by emailing lcdc@leitrimcoco.ie on or before August 17th 2015. The document is available for download
Carrick on Shannon Working towards Purple Flag Town Status

Carrick on Shannon Working towards Purple Flag Town Status

The night time economy in Carrick on Shannon is a major source of employment for the town and generates a significant injection of money into the local economy. All involved in the night time economy are very conscious of ensuring it reatins a high standard of vibrancy and safety for all.

Purple Flag is an accreditation scheme to set standards for a vibrant safe night time economy - town centres that meet the standard can fly the flag. Purple Flag holders say that it has galvanised their evening and night time economy, increased partnership working and improved performance on safety, crime reduction and cleanliness and increased footfall in many towns. Carrick on Shannon is well recognised for its attractiveness for both day and evening/night time visitors and there has been alot of partnership work taking place over many years to reach the standard. This year extra work is taking place to try and achieve Purple Flag Status for the town with assessors due to visit in August.

 A number of teams were set up to help achieve the Purple Flag and the application is now ready, the map is prepared and we have seen great work by businesses, the local authority, Gardai, Chamber of Commerce,  Tidy Towns and the Arts in helping the co-ordinator get the application in. The Purple Flag Process is being managed by Nolaig Whyte, Economic Development Officer of Leitrim County Council.

 We are delighted with the level of support throughout the town which includes the Tidy Towns and local residents making great efforts with painting and flowers!

Upper Shannon Erne Regional Initiative - Great Opportunity for Businesses

Upper Shannon Erne Regional Initiative - Great Opportunity for Businesses

The Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Project began in 2013 with the coming together of business people from the counties of Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Cavan led by Bord na Mona and with the support of Leitrim County Council.

The project in brings together businesses across food, creative, manufacturing, services, and tourism leading to a unique partnership at local authority and business level to highlight and maximise the potential of this region which crosses three provinces.

Other sectors involved are ICT and healthcare/pharma.

Successes to date include greater inter-county trade, mentoring of small food companies by the larger co-opsand greater linkage of all involved in the various supply chains. The Forestry and Energy sector have been leading the way in this with the grower, forest manager, haulier and the end user combining to identify niche developments to change the way small forests are harvested. The GAA County Committees have also assisted in linking with the diaspora and showcasing the range of jobs available in the region.

Contact the project co-ordinator at usefe@leitrimcoco.ie to find out how your business can benefit and get involved in this business led development of your region.

Economic Plan for Leitrim developed

Economic Plan for Leitrim developed

Leitrim is one of the fisrst counties to have completed its economic plan as part of the Local Economic and Community Plan being prepared in every county. The Economic Element of Leitrim's plan focuses on the following themes:

  • Regional development
  • Job Creation
  • Business Growth
  • Towns and Villages

 

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