DLR Highlights Everyday Support for Communities as part of Your Council Day 2026

Today, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will actively highlight the essential role it plays in supporting people and communities every day as part of Your Council Day 2026, under the national theme Supporting Communities Every Day.

Your Council Day is the national campaign that highlights the integral role city and county councils play in supporting everyday life - from services people rely on daily but may not always see, to community initiatives, local democracy and long‑term planning that shapes places and futures.

Co‑ordinated by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and supported by all 31 local authorities, the campaign provides a shared opportunity for councils to showcase the work they do, increase public understanding of local authority services, and recognise the people delivering that work.

The 2026 theme, Supporting Communities Every Day, focuses on the practical, behind‑the‑scenes and lived impact of council services, including community supports, infrastructure, planning, arts and culture, environmental services and democratic engagement. Local authorities across the country are highlighting how these contribute to strong, connected communities.

For Your Council Day 2026, we’ll shine a spotlight on the people and services that shape everyday life from housing and planning to parks, economic development, roads and cleansing, community initiatives, and so much more.

We’re inviting everyone to follow the day’s activity on Facebook and Instagram and join the conversation using our hashtags #YourCouncilDay / #DoLáSaChomhairle.

Cllr Barry Saul, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said:

“Your Council Day is an important opportunity to acknowledge the wide range of work carried out by our local authority and the positive impact it has on communities across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. It is also a chance to recognise the commitment and professionalism of our staff, who deliver essential services every day and work closely with communities to support local needs. Their work, often behind the scenes, plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing quality of life for everyone who lives, works, or visits the area.

Frank Curran, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council added: 

“Your Council Day is about proactively highlighting the vital, everyday work this council does to support people and communities across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Under the theme Supporting Communities Every Day, we are highlighting and explaining the services people rely on daily, often without realising it, and community initiatives that underpin life across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Your Council Day provides an opportunity to build awareness of what local authorities do, why it matters, and to recognise the excellent staff who support people’s day‑to‑day lives across the area.

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