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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 14, 2025

HEADED ITEM NO. 13

LOCAL COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP - COUNCILLOR NOMINEES

The new Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024, once enacted, will require each local authority to establish a Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). This initiative is a significant step in strengthening collaboration between residents, community representatives, business interests, Councillors, Local Authorities, and State services such as An Garda Síochána, Tusla, and the HSE in the development and implementation of a Local Community Safety Plan.

The National Office for Community Safety (NOSC) has recently confirmed that the regulations and guidelines for LCSPs remain under review and will not be released until the Community Safety legislation is formally enacted.

However, in preparation for the implementation of the Local Community Safety Partnerships, the NOSC has requested that each Local Authority seek the nomination of Elected Members to represent the electoral areas of the county on the LCSP. These representatives will play a crucial role in identifying and addressing local community safety priorities, ensuring that the voices of individuals, families, young people, business owners, and all community members are heard. The LCSP will work collaboratively to develop and implement a tailored community safety plan that aligns with the specific needs of our local communities.

Seven (7) nominees are sought, so there should be one nomination for each LEA to ensure geographical distribution. Gender and political balance is also requested to be observed. 

At the March meeting of the Organisation Procedure and Finance Committee (OP&F) it was decided to bring to the next meeting of the Council, this is now before the Members for consideration.