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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 12, 2021

MOTION NO. 14

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this council commits to greater public consultation and installs large signage when undertaking significant road works or building works that the general public can see (Picture sent to director) and that this commitment is given to elected members and SDCC also look at A4 notices and increase it to A3

REPORT:

This Council is committed to full engagement with key stakeholders at the very earliest opportunity when embarking on new road and active travel projects and in the preparation of new policies.

With the adoption the Council's Cycle South Dublin programme, the Council has embarked on an enhanced approach to consultation.  This approach includes both statutory consultation and also non statutory consultation where communication and collaboration takes place at very earliest opportunity with local communities, sectoral groups, business communities etc... This early engagement will ensure a project / proposals has considered all issues and options before final design is decided upon. In all cases the timing should be early enough to allow the findings to be considered before any final decisions are made, and enable consultees to be informed about other processes that will be used for the eventual decision.

There are many key tools now being used for consultation including:  Surveys, public notices, ACM meetings, Local business forums, Resident Association meetings, Co-Design workshops, Leaflet drops, Feedback loops. Virtual consultation rooms, project web pages, social media. Brochures and questionnaire. Public meetings/consultation event on key issues.