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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

"That a discussion take place, based on a report from the Chief Executive, on the level of support including financial available to community groups who provide local services and facilities such as community centres, services for the active retired, meals on wheels and youth services, on a voluntary bases with a view to revamping how this Council now that it has access to a Local Property Tax, can best support such services in the 21st century."

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council has been operating a Community Grants Scheme since its inception and many thousands of community projects have been assisted to date through the various forms of grant aid available. As the County has developed, so also have the various community needs.

The emphasis in the Community Grants Scheme is on the development of broadly based community activities. At all times the Council endeavours to encourage the development of as broad a range of local community activities and services as possible. This ensures that the limited financial resources available are used to the maximum benefit of the community at large. It also promotes sustainability of community facilities through the emphasis on Centre based activities.

The Council supports this aim by providing a very comprehensive community development and support service through its team of Community Workers. Considerable assistance is also available to community groups / organisations from this source and from other Departments in the Council.

The community grants booklets is available online or the hardcopy may be requested from comdevof@sdublincoco.ieor by telephone 4149270.

The community team are available and encourage engagement prior to groups / organisations submitting a grant application.

Should additional resources become available in this regard whether through an increase in the rate of Local Property Tax or otherwise consideration can be given to further extending the supports that may be made available to community groups.