Fingal PPN Newsletter: May 2020 Hello {!Contact.FirstName},
This is the Monthly Fingal PPN Newsletter for May 2020. Please be sure to circulate this to all members of your group, you never know what they may be interested in! Our newsletter is divided into four sections:
1. PPN News
2. Active Public Consultations and Notices 3. Funding Opportunities 4. Community News 1. PPN News Welcome to May's Newsletter.
Fingal PPN are working remotely and preparing for when Government guidelines allow for us all to meet again at our Linkage Groups, Plenary meetings, training courses, workshops and other PPN events.
We will continue to keep you posted by email, website, social media and we are only a phone call away if your group needs advice or support 0873828589
Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business.
Roadmap for reopening society and business
The roadmap sets out Ireland's plan for lifting COVID-19 restrictions on:
18 May (phase 1) 8 June (phase 2) 29 June (phase 3) 20 July (phase 4) 10 August (phase 5)
Map of Covid-19 Fingal Coordinated Response
A list of volunteers and organisations that can help out people in need during the Covid-19 pandemic lock down.
Click Here for Full Details
2. Active Public Consultations and Notices Traffic Calming Scheme
Fingal County Council hereby gives notice that it has prepared a Scheme for the provision of traffic calming measures at the following locations:
• Donabate - Carrs Mill/ Rahillion - 3 No. Traffic Calming Ramps • Swords - Brackenstown Road - 2 No. Traffic Calming Ramps • Donabate-Jn of Portrane Rd/Beaverstown Rd/Ballisk Ln-1 No. Traffic Calming Raised Table Junction Ramp • Rush - The Avenue at St Catherine’s National School - 2 No. Traffic Calming Ramps
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 22/05/2020
Proposed Traffic Calming Measures - Dublin 15 Area
Fingal County Council hereby gives notice that it has prepared a Scheme for the provision of traffic calming measures at the following locations:
• Castleknock Drive, Castleknock, Dublin 15 – 2 No. Traffic Calming Ramps • Glenville Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 – 3 No. Traffic Calming Ramps • Manorsfield Road, Ongar, Dublin 15 – 4 Sets of Traffic Calming Speed Cushions • Barnwell Road, Ongar, Dublin 15 – 1 No. Traffic Calming Ramp • Diswellstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 -1 No. Traffic Calming Ramp
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 26/05/2020
Traffic Calming Scheme - Howth Malahide Operational Area
Fingal County Council hereby gives notice that it has prepared a Scheme for the provision of traffic calming measures at the following locations:
• Strand Road, Sutton, Co. Dublin. – 1 No. Traffic Calming Ramp & 1 Set of Traffic Calming Speed Cushions. • Back Road, at Castlefield Malahide, Co. Dublin. – 1 No. Traffic Calming Table Top Ramp. • Station Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. – 2 Sets of Traffic Calming Speed Cushions.
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 26/05/2020
Donabate Urban Framework Plan
Fingal County Council has commenced an extensive consultation process in Donabate as part of our plans to create an Urban Framework Plan (UFP) for the town.
This Urban Framework Plan seeks to provide a vision for the Donabate town centre which will improve and enhance the Main Street area and guide careful urban improvement. It is envisaged this Plan will highlight the distinctive character of Donabate, its setting on the peninsula, current issues pertinent to Donabate and, lastly, outline a programme of actions which have been agreed with the community.
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 29/06/2020
Speed Limit Order - Donabate Distributor Road, Donabate, Co Dublin Notice is hereby given that the Chief Executive, Fingal County Council in exercise of the powers vested in her under Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 and having consulted with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, has made an order entitled the Road Works Speed Limit (No. 1) Order, Donabate Distributor Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin. A Road Works Speed Limit of 60km/h will be introduced for the Donabate Distributor Road including the new sections of road linking to the Hearse Road and the Portrane Road (total 4.094km in length) to facilitate completion of road construction works. Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission Expires: 01/08/2020
3. Funding Opportunities
Fingal Community Response to COVID-19 Funding scheme The Fingal Community Response to COVID-19 Funding scheme is administered by the Fingal County Council Community Culture and Sports Division. What is the purpose of Fingal Community Response to COVID-19 Funding Scheme? The key objective of the scheme is to provide support to voluntary and community groups mobilising a local community response to COVID-19 in Fingal. Priority will be given to initiatives that strive to contain and limit the reach of the virus, safeguard volunteers and support vulnerable members in your community. Click here for more information.
Fundingpoint Local Access Digest | Mar – May 2019. The Fundingpoint Local Digest provides up-to-date funding information for non- profits in the Fingal County area. Funding sources reflect both local and national funding opportunities. All information is quoted directly from funder website / literature. Click here for more information.
Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2020 Opens for Applications
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (“the Commission”) will award small grants of up to €6,000 and general grants of up to €20,000 to support activities in Ireland that promote access to justice for people who face the greatest barriers to accessing their rights.
Click here for more information.
Expires: 19/05/2020
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Student Bursary Scheme Open for Applications
As part of our work on promoting the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is delighted to announce the launch of the fifth year of its student bursary scheme for prospective students of the Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality at the Institute of Public Administration.
Click here for more information.
Expires: 15/06/2020
4. Community Events and News Fingal PPN’s #CoronavirusSolidarity and #CommunityCall diary
Fingal PPN and Fingal County Council’s Community Department will be documenting a diary of “good news stories”. These are stories that highlight the fantastic community spirit of Fingal in response to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Click here to find out more.
Colour Fingal booklet
Fingal County Council has launched the Colour Fingal Booklet. This is a great initiative for children and adults to relax your mind with the soothing art of colouring in. The attractions of Fingal are an added bonus.
Click here to find out more and print your copy.
LAWPRO – Stories from the Waterside Competition
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland, The Heritage Council and The Heritage Officers Programme, is launching a national Storytelling Competition ‘Stories from the Waterside’ / ‘Scéalta Ó Thaobh An Uisce’.
Click here to find out more.
Expire: 31/05/2020
Axa Community Bike Rides Programme
The AXA Community Bike Rides programme is open and accessible to all adults 18yrs+. With the slight ease in restrictions surrounding outdoor exercise, we are introducing Virtual Solo Bike Rides, which may be of interest to your wider network as everyone looks for ways (and a bit of encouragement!) to keep active during this time.
Click here to find out more.
Draíocht Events to enjoy online
While events are postponed why not take a look at these great activities available online, like Show us Your Art or Create at Home You can even check out Digital dancing. Click here to view content.
Click here for full schedule.
Online Library Events
Though the physical libraries are closed, the Fingal Libraries is still hosting digital events and activities online.
Click here to view.
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