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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, October 19, 2015

QUESTION NO. 11

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to detail actions being taken to improve the image of the Council throughout the Tallaght area in the light of recent negative publicity particularly in relation to the state of Tallaght Village?"

REPLY:

One of the key priorities identified in our Corporate Plan 2015 – 2019 is to invest in Sustainable Communities and Quality of Life Initiatives and the Villages Renewal Initiative, such as that underway in Tallaght village, is part of that strategy. While the Council acknowledges that the recent works on the construction of the Tallaght to Templeogue Cycle way have resulted in a level of disruption in Tallaght Village, the works are now approaching completion and will result in a more pedestrian and cycle friendly environment which is to be welcomed. The Council has further plans to invest in Village enhancement works in Tallaght in 2017 which will see further improvements in the streetscape and amenities, thereby further improving the overall appearance of the area.

The council's recently developed and published External Communications strategy identifies the requirement to produce individual and tailor-made Communications Plans on the issues and initiatives, as well as a branding strategy to clearly identify all Council owned or supported facilities throughout the county. The 2015 Annual Service Delivery Plan was a visual and easy to read infographic of the Council's service delivery targets for 2015 and was sent to every household, school and business in the county. This will be repeated on an annual basis and will raise awareness of the range of services provided by the Council and the value for money within. These communications campaigns are in early stages of development given that the Communications Strategy has just been launched, but it is anticipated that full delivery of the External Communications Strategy together with innovative initiatives such as the Villages Renewal initiative, the Branding Strategy and a coherent County Signage strategy will work to promote SDCCs image and raise public awareness of the services provided and ultimately promote an improved quality of life for all citizens.