County council releases five year strategic plan following public consultation

The plan was developed following a series of stakeholder and public consultations, surveys and submission invitations. More than 20 workshops were also held throughout the county last year.
County council releases five year strategic plan following public consultation

Mayor of the County of Cork Joe Carroll thanked everyone who contributed to the plan.

Cork County Council have launched a new five year plan that sets out the vision and strategic goals of council.

The Corporate Plan (2025 – 2029) was ed recently by the Council. In the plan there is a focus on community development, housing sustainable economic growth and climate action.

The plan was developed following a series of stakeholder and public consultations, surveys and submission invitations. More than 20 workshops were also held throughout the county last year.

The , along with the wider policy context in which Cork County Council operates, has resulted in the creation of seven strategic pillars which will underpin the strategy of the organisation for the next five years.

Cork County Council’s seven strategic pillars are: Community and Place; Community and People; Health, Wellbeing and the Environment; Economic Growth and Green Economy; Strategic, Critical and Enabling Infrastructure; Organisational Development; and Collaboration and Partnership.

Cork County Council have included high-level performance measures in the Corporate Plan from the outset, signposting the relevant work programme areas through which the plan will be delivered. While the plan also aims to provide sustainable opportunities for everyone through vibrant and inclusive communities, inspired by a progressive economic environment.

Mayor of the County of Cork Joe Carroll thanked everyone who contributed to the plan.

“There are huge opportunities over the next five years for us to deliver for the people of County Cork which will be achieved by everyone working together.

“I particularly welcome the emphasis in this plan upon ing both younger and older of our communities.” 

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell added: “The Corporate Plan sets out the vision for Cork County Council to achieve the ambitious programme for growth and development across County Cork.

“It is our roap for the next five years to sustain an increased population. Cork County Council will be engaging with a range of agencies to achieve the objectives in the Plan.”

The plan is available to view online at www.corkcoco.ie

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