Leitrim: a vibrant county with big ambition and bigger potential

Local Economic and Community Plans A Local Authority Perspective A Local Authority Perspective Association of Irish Regions (AIR) Conference 20 th 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 Preparation Consultation Objectives and Actions Finalisation Implementation, monitoring & Review

Guidelines - Plan Should Be: Succinct, clear, impactful and action focussed as possible Succinct, clear, impactful and action focussed as possible Delivered through the programmes of other stakeholders as well as by the Local Authority Delivered through the programmes of other stakeholders as well as by the Local Authority Completed by December 31 st 2015 and will be for 6 years Completed by December 31 st 2015 and will be for 6 years Reviewed in 2016 on development of RSES 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 PlanAgree 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 Advertised in local media Media 10 workshops with LCDC/Advisory Group LCDC and Advisory Group 3 workshops Municipal District Workshops Community Health and Well-Being Training/Education, Tourism and Agriculture Thematic Workshops With range of organisations delivering services in the area One to One Joint Policing Committee, Interagency traveller Group Housing and Cultural SPC, Economic SPC, PPN plenary Presentations Oversaw combining of Economic and Community into LECP Advisory Group

Stage 2 – Public Consultation – Economic Mar 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 plan Businesses 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. LCDC Presentations Oversaw combining of Economic and Community into LECP Advisory 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 Goal A 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 15 th – Aug 17 th 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 LECP Executive 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 Themes Leitrim and its region Job Creation and Business Growth Towns and Villages Sectoral Economic Development Women in Business Community Themes Living and Well-Being Learning and Training Working and Growing Inclusion LECP Themes Leading Leitrim - Leading Leitrim - Creating and working on a vision for Leitrim

Brand Leitrim Regional Development Business Growth InfrastructureSectors 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 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 Plan Promote Leitrim’s unique beauty, heritage, habitats and environment Safe, Healthy, Attractive Place