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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 21, 2015

MOTION NO.9

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle, Councillor K. Egan

That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to examine the potential of putting in place a multi-annual programme of support for our County’s Amateur Boxing Clubs, including provision of sustainable, permanent accommodation; with a view to bringing proposals before the elected members in advance of future budget discussions.

REPORT:

The provision of community infrastructure is an important part of the delivery of sustainable communities and successful urban areas. South Dublin County Council will continue to support the delivery of community infrastructure including multi use community and sporting facilities through a range of plans and programmes including the County Development Plan.

The South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022 will set out a spatial framework for the provision of a hierarchy of community facilities at county, district and local level based on the outcome of a needs assessment and having regard to the County Settlement Hierarchy. The Plan will seek to ensure that facilities are accessible and where appropriate are clustered to promote optimum usage.

The Council's Community Development Team are actively engaged with Boxing Clubs in the County to assist them where possible in addressing their accommodation needs and related issues. It is also open to all clubs to apply for finacial support from various other sources such as the national Sporting Bodies, SDCC Community Initiative, Capital Sports Grants etc.