COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

Cathaoirleach's Business;

That this Committee again calls for the establishment of a dedicated task force to develop a plan for the rejuvenation of St Cuthberts Park. The Plan should involve Cllrs, staff dealing with parks maintenance, public realm, sports & play spaces and external stake holders including the Community Safety Forum, local schools, community services and sports clubs and the first meeting should take place before the end of March 2015.

REPORT:

The Council has invested significant resources in the development of St. Cuthbert’s Park and has worked closely with a number of groups over the years in relation to St. Cuthbert's Park including the Dolcain Project and the South West Community Safety Forum. The Public Realm Section supported the very successful family day event in the park which was organised by the Clondalkin Partnership / Community Safety Forum and which took place on 23rd August 2014.

Previous groups which have looked at a range of issues in and around the park have included representatives of a broad range of interested groups including the Council’s Community Services Department, the Clondalkin Youth Services, Clondalkin Partnership, Deansrath Family Centre, An Garda Síochána, local Residents Associations and local Environmental Groups. 

If the Motion is passed, the Public Realm Section will draft terms of reference and commence engagement with a broad range of possible stakeholders, including the above mentioned groups, to establish the levels of interest in participating in such a group.