Donegal County Council is preparing a new Corporate Plan which will set out the strategic direction of the Council from 2020 to 2024. To help us in preparing this plan we would like to hear your views, opinions and insights on what you believe are the key areas that the Council should focus on over the next 5 years.
Donegal County Council is required by law to prepare a Corporate Plan which sets out a Statement of Strategy on the work of the Council from 2020 to 2024.
In developing our Corporate Plan, we have an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that face us. This includes leading out on economic, social, cultural and community development opportunities for the county, delivering the best possible services and supports for the people of Donegal and representing citizens and communities as effectively as possible.
The Corporate Plan will set out:
Donegal County Council is the local authority for County Donegal and is made up of 37 elected members or councillors. Each councillor is elected to one of five Municipal Districts in the county.
The Councillors are responsible for making policy and the Chief Executive is responsible for the day to day running of the Council.
The Council has two main functions:
1. Promote the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities in Donegal
2. Deliver a range of public services and supports in an efficient and effective way to the people of Donegal.
Donegal County Council provides a wide range of functions, services and supports including the following:
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Directorate
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Functions & Services |
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Community Development and Planning Services
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Community Development, Social Inclusion, Local Community Development Committee, Local Economic & Community Plan, Strategic Tourism Development, Planning Policy, Development Control, Planning Enforcement, Building Control, Regeneration Team.
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Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services
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Local Enterprise Office, Economic Development Supports, Tourism Marketing, Donegal Diaspora, Research & Policy, External Funding Unit, Fire Service, Civil Defence, Major Emergency Management, Information Systems, Communications Office.
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Finance |
Financial Management, Budget Management, Annual Financial Statements, Income Collection Unit, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Asset Management.
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Housing, Corporate & Culture
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Housing Services, Motor Tax Services, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Building/Housing Construction, Library Services, Cultural Services, Film Office, Veterinary Services, Human Resources, Freedom of Information, Register of Electors, County Secretariat.
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Roads & Transportation
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Road Construction & Maintenance, Traffic Management, Road Safety, Public Lighting, National Road Design Office, Non-national Road Design Office, Roads Management Office, Piers & Harbours, Burial Grounds.
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Water & Environment Services
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Water Services via Service Level Agreement with Irish Water, Environmental Protection, Waste Management, Pollution Control, Litter Management, Climate Adaptation Strategy, Beach Management, Swimming Pools.
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In developing the Corporate Plan, we would like to hear your views and opinions. For example,
What do you think are the key issues, challenges and opportunities facing you, your community or your sector at this point in time?
Please feel free to submit any other comments and information that you feel is relevant to this process. You can make you submission by email to [email protected] or you can send it in by post to: Anne Marie Conlon, Communications Office, Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford ,Co. Donegal.
Deadline date for making submissions
The deadline for receipt of submissions to the Corporate Plan is Wednesday 4 December 2019.
Donegal County Council Corporate Plan 2015 - 2019
Guidelines on Preparing Corporate Plan
Have your say on the Corporate Plan
