dlr Local Community Development Committee
Role of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Local Community Development Committee
The LCDC is a committee of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and its primary role is to develop, co-ordinate and implement a coherent and integrated approach to local and community development. This involves the following:
- Have primary responsibility for co-ordination, planning and oversight of local development spend
- Bring a more coherent approach to the implementation of local and community development programmes and interventions.
- Drive meaningful citizen and community engagement in scoping, planning, delivery and evaluation of local and community development programmes.
- Ensure a more efficient administration of local and community programmes and delivery structures.
- Develop approaches that focus on learning and feedback.
- Explore and pursue opportunities for additional funding resources.
Functions of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Local Community Development Committee
The functions of the LCDC is to:
- Prepare the community element of 6 year local economic and community plan
- Co-ordinate, manage and oversee implementation of Social Inclusion, Community Activation Programme (SICAP) including the Local Community Development Programme and the Rural Development Programme (LEADER)
- Ensure effectiveness, consistency, co-ordination and avoid duplication of public funded programmes.
- Pursue co-ordination of all community development programmes.
In regard to these functions the Council provides administrative support for the work of the LCDC.
Membership of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown LCDC
The membership of the LCDC and the mechanism for selecting these members is prescribed in the legislation and guidance.
This membership comprises of a range of statutory and non-statutory socio-economic partners drawn from the Councils administrative area.
LCDC Membership Here
Funding and Support click here https://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/funding-support
dlr Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)
The purpose of the LECP, as provided for in the Local Government Reform Act 2014, is to set out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of the relevant local authority area, both by itself directly and in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders.
The LECP 2023-2028 was adopted at the County Council meeting on April 8th 2024. The Plan is available to view here.
Social Inclusion and Activation Programme (SICAP)
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2024-2028 provides funding to tackle poverty and social exclusion at a local level through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies.
For further information on SICAP click here
LEADER
*TARGETED CALL FOR PROJECTS - DIGITAL OPTIMISATION*
A call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to fund projects that enhance digital skills, IT infrastructure, and connectivity to benefit community groups and rural businesses, or projects embracing the Smart Village concept.
💰 Funding of Between €1.5K - €10K available (at a rate of 75% - 100%)
🗓 Deadline for receipt of completed Expression of Interest forms: 4pm December 3rd 2024
🌍 Who Can Apply?
Community groups, social enterprises, farm businesses, and rural tourism businesses within the LEADER Operational Area are eligible.
📌 What type of project is eligible?
Website Creation & Maintenance Training; IT Equipment Purchases; Training on Digital Platforms etc
🌍 How to Apply?
Visit our Website for more details and to download an Expression of Interest form.
Contact us at: rdinfo@fingalleaderpartnership.ie
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Public Participation Network (PPN)
The PPN was introduced following the enactment of the Local Government Act 2014. Representatives are nominated to participate in and inform Local Authority decision making structures. The dlr Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has five PPN nominees. For further information on dlr PPN click here