Leitrim: a vibrant county with big ambition and bigger potential

Local Economic and Community PlansA Local Authority

Perspective

Association of Irish Regions (AIR) Conference

20th November 2015

How are Plans Developed?Economic elements

developed by Economic SPC

Community elements developed by LCDC

LECP containing both elements will be adopted by the Local Authority

Economic Community LECP

Framework for economic development and local/community development in the County

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Preparation

Consultation

Objectives and Actions

Finalisation

Implementation, monitoring & Review

Guidelines - Plan Should Be:

•Succinct, clear, impactful and action focussed as possible

•Delivered through the programmes of other stakeholders as well as by the Local Authority

•Completed by December 31st 2015 and will be for 6 years

•Reviewed in 2016 on development of RSES

Must be Consistent With:the existing Regional Planning Guidelines 2010 – 2022

later with the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSESs) to be prepared by the Regional Assembly

new National Planning Framework to replace the NSS

the County Development Plan

current Government Economic Development Policy e.g. Medium Term Economic Strategy 2014 – 2020 and Enterprise Strategy Making It Happen – Growing Enterprise for Ireland as well as Action Plan for Jobs

LECP needs to be sufficiently resilient to allow for possible changes in scenarios on which policy is based.

Structure of LECP

Goals Sustainable Objectives

Actions- Specific

-Time Bound - Measurable

Preparation - Community Pilot Area – Establish LCDC in light of Changing Guidelines

Prepare baseline data, strategies review and Initial Workshop with Board to identify Themes (done in tandem with Economic)

Life- Cycle Approach taken on Community Plan

Agree next steps and consultation format with LCDC

Preparation - Economic Pilot Area – Awaiting SPC Structure to be set up

Prepare baseline data, review of strategies (done in tandem with Community)

Carry out initial focus groups with businesses to identify themes, sectors and objectives

Agree next steps and consultation format with SPC

Stage 2 – Public Consultation – Community

• March 2014 - Advertised in local mediaMedia

• 10 workshops with LCDC/Advisory GroupLCDC and Advisory Group

• 3 workshopsMunicipal District Workshops

• Community• Health and Well-Being• Training/Education, Tourism and Agriculture

Thematic Workshops

• With range of organisations delivering services in the areaOne to One

• Joint Policing Committee, Interagency traveller Group

• Housing and Cultural SPC, Economic SPC, PPN plenary

Presentations

• Oversaw combining of Economic and Community into LECPAdvisory Group

Stage 2 – Public Consultation – Economic • Mar 2014 - Advertised in local media for

input to plan and information on role of LCDC and LECP

Media

• Mar- June 2014 – 7 workshops with businesses in the Renewable Energy, Agriculture & Food, Services & Manufacturing, Town Centre Development , Creative Sector, Female Entrepreneurship

Businesses Round 1

• Autumn 2014 – 5 follow up workshops held on emerging planBusinesses Round 2

• Jan 2015 – Focus Group held with High Level Advisory Group of Leitrim Diaspora and Business People

High Level Advisory Group

• Mar 2015 – Presentation to Economic SPC on consultations from both Community and Economic

• May 2015 – Economic SPC approved Economic Element

Economic SPC

• Joint Policing Committee, Interagency Traveller Group

• Housing and Cultural SPC, PPN plenary. LCDCPresentations

• Oversaw combining of Economic and Community into LECPAdvisory Group

Stage 3 – Develop Objectives and Actions Develop detailed

objectives for the economic and community elements of the plan underpinned by clear measurable actions

Advisory Steering Group to prepare

SPC and LCDC agree objectives and actions

Advisory group submitted a final draft incorporating the statement and goals, objectives and actions for consideration by the Municipal Districts and Regional Authorities

Vision

A qualitative statement of the broad direction which economic development

should take

GoalA concrete manifestation of the Vision e.g.

'eliminate involuntary out-migration'

Economic (SEDO)/Community (SCO) Objectives•A specific action on a thematic/sectoral basis e.g. 'create a certain level of employment' or 'improve employment quality'

•Target - A quantified statement of what is to be achieved and when e.g. 'x% increase in employment' or 'x% growth in training'

Action•Quantified /qualitative statement of a specific action to be carried out by a specified date e.g. 'develop an enterprise centre by 2020'

Stage 4 – Finalise Plan On Public Display July 15th – Aug 17th

September – Workshop with Council Members

SPC and LCDC considered and adopted final draft (revised following consideration by MDs and NWRA)

Screening Completed

Final Draft sent to NWRA

Local Authority to adopt the final draft of the LECP

Final plan submitted to the Minister and published by the Local Authority.

Outline of Final LECPExecutive Summary

County Profile and Analyses of Plans and Strategies including SWOT and Pestle Analysis

Economic and Community Themes and Goals

Economic Element of the LECP

Community Element of the LECP

Strategic and Implementation Issues

Appendices

Economic ThemesLeitrim and its region

Job Creation and Business Growth

Towns and Villages

Sectoral Economic Development

Women in Business

Community ThemesLiving and Well-Being Learning and Training

Working and Growing

Inclusion

LECP ThemesLeading Leitrim - Creating and working on a vision for Leitrim

Brand Leitrim

Regional Development

Business Growth

Infrastructure

Sectors

Emerging Economic Priorities for 2016

Brand Leitrim

Safe, Healthy, Attractive Location

Energy Conservation & Climate Change

Community Infrastructure

Inclusion

Lifelong Learning

Training & Skills

Development

Emerging Priorities for 2016

Leitrim maximizing economic opportunities

To build on its indigenous spirit of entrepreneurship and the positivity of existing companies to sell itself as an attractive, innovative location for investment for existing and new business to develop and grow

To have vibrant town and village centers which are attractive to visit and shop in

To be an exemplar County for addressing climate change

To have a vibrant rural economy driven by value-added agriculture and food

To be a centre for vibrant creative sector driven by practitioners, activities and opportunities of the highest calibre

Be renowned as an authentic, friendly tourist destination

Leitrim – Maximising Community Opportunities To have a sustainable, clean and attractive County which

values and harnesses its heritage, environment and people

To be a County of well-trained, well-educated and well-skilled people who are ready and fit for work and social involvement

To be a County with a strong, mixed and sustainable economy based on its strengths and entrepreneurial spirit

To be a welcoming and comfortable place to live in, to work in and to visit

To be a County that's recognised, admired and sustainable

Sample of Concrete Actions 2016 arising from LECP

Blueway REDZ

Manorhamilton REDZ

Education delivery within the County

Town Centre Incentive

Scheme

Competitive, favourable Business Environment

Team Building Location

Business Growth

Personal and community Safety

Maintain and Build on Purple Flag

Road Safety PlanPromote Leitrim’s

unique beauty, heritage, habitats and environment

Safe, Healthy, Attractive Place