COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 96

MOTION: Councillor D. Looney

Addendum to 1.3.43 Community Gardening - Section now to read (addendum in italics);

The Council has successfully assisted local residents with the development of community gardens at various locations within the County.

Community Gardens have thus far been developed in South Dublin County as a result of interested people in a community coming together to practice horticulture- growing fruit, vegetables and flowers. Community gardening, as well as providing a leisure outlet for residents, also contributes to sustainable food produce and the visual and environmental amenity of local communities.

Policy SCR 59: Community Gardening

It is the policy of the Council to assist and support residents and residents’ groups in forming and developing community gardens at appropriate locations in the County. The Council will provide, where possible, material assistance and advice to groups involved in community gardening and assist with sustainable water solutions.

REPORT:

There is no objection in principle to this motion.

Recommendation

That this motion be adopted