Fingal PPN Newsletter: May 2021
This is the Monthly Fingal PPN Newsletter for May 2021. 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.
On June 23rd this year we are delighted to host our Plenary. On the 23rd May Fingal PPN sent out Plenary invitations to groups inviting two representatives to the Plenary.
Fingal PPN Plenary Meeting
The Secretariat will provide an update on
• PPN Activity • Finance • Linkage Groups • PPN Handbook Review • Strategic Plan Review
This year will be the first online elections. We will be opening our online elections on the 25th June at 9.a.m. and closing the election 25th June at midnight. Elections: There are Eight Secretariat Vacancies
• One Community Pillar vacancy to be filled. • Four Social Inclusion Pillar vacancy to be filled. • Three Environment Pillar vacancies to be filled.
Elections: There are Five LCDC Vacancies
• Two Community Pillar vacancy to be filled. • Two Social Inclusion Pillar vacancy to be filled. • One Environment Pillar vacancies to be filled.
RSVP: Register by Tuesday 15th June.
As a PPN, we provide space for community groups to grow and develop through our training supports. This year we are running the PPN Spring/Summer Training Courses 2021. Places are filling up fast, they are proving very popular.
1. Running an Effective Meeting Wednesday 9th June 2021 7-9pm 2. Using Social Media to promote your Organisation: Wednesday 16th June 2021 7-9pm 3. Grant Writing Tips and Tricks: Wednesday 30th June 2021 7-9pm
To book our online Spring/Summer courses please email with the following details to [email protected]:
• Organisation name • Name of person attending course • Contact phone number and email (person attending) • Title of course
As ever, if you require any support or guidance, please do get in touch.
Kind regards,
Laura Barton Acting PPN Resource Worker
Fingal County Council appoints new Integration Officer
Fingal County Council has appointed Valerie McAllorum Byrne as Integration Officer, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity and progress throughout Fingal’s communities.
Valerie has been involved in the development of the new Fingal Integration Forum and has recently completed a review of Fingal County Councils policies in conjunction with the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) to ensure that they were equality and human rights proofed as set out in IHREC public sector duty guidelines.
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Fingal Community Development wins Excellence in Business Award
The Public Sector Magazine’s ‘Excellence in Business Award 2021’ was awarded to Fingal County Council’s Community Development Division for excellence in promoting community development within local communities.
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FFC Chief Executive's Monthly Management Report
A Management Report is given by the FFC Chief Executive at each Council Meeting giving an update from every section in the Council. Read the latest report now. Click here
Age Friendly Ireland
Please find Age Friendly's Daily News Updates here
2. Active Public Consultations and Notices N3 M50 to Clonee Non Statutory Public Consultation Scheme Update & Emerging Preferred Option
Fingal County Council (FCC) has been working in collaboration with Meath County Council (MCC) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), to develop a multi-modal transport scheme along a section of the N3 between the M50 and Clonee which has a focus on improving long term access to public transport and reducing the existing and future congestion issues.
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 11/06/2021
Application to An Bord Pleanala - Fingal County Council R132 Connectivity Project
Fingal County Council hereby publishes this notice of its intention to carry out road alteration works along the R132 at Swords, Co. Dublin.
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Expires: 16/06/2021
Public Consultation on Identification of Bathing Waters in Fingal for Bathing Season 2022
Tens of thousands of people enjoy a dip at Ireland's pristine lakes, rivers and beaches during the summer seasons. What most swimmers do not know is that City and County Councils' must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use.
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Expires: 17/06/2021
Proposed Traffic Calming Schemes 2021 - Castleknock/Mulhuddart Area
Fingal County Council gives notice that it has prepared a Scheme for the provision of traffic calming measures at the following locations:
The Boulevard Roundabout, Tyrellstown, Dublin 15 – 4 No. Traffic Calming Ramps Somerton Road, Castleknock Dublin 15 – 1 No. Traffic Calming Ramp Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 18/06/2021
Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation
Notice Decision on the extension of the operational life of the Doel 1 & 2 Nuclear Power Plants, located near the Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission
Expires: 23/06/2021
The Royal Canal Urban Greenway
Fingal County Council is in the process of developing plans for the Royal Canal Urban Greenway, a proposed high quality, peaceful and safe Greenway route which will serve Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Clonsilla, Coolmine and the wider Dublin 15 area.
Click Here to Find Out More and Make a Submission Click Here For Information Site Public Here For Webinar- June 1st & June 8th 2021
Expires: 07/07/2021
Fingal's Consultation Portal is updated regularly. The most up-to-date information can be found here
3. Funding Opportunities Fingal County Council Community Activities Funding Scheme
Fingal County Council Community Activities Funding Scheme can help your group The Community Activities Funding Scheme supports initiatives involving Community Group Development, Social Inclusion, Community Events, Environmental and Area Enhancement Projects and Integration initiatives.
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Fundingpoint Local Access Digest
The Fundingpoint Local Digest provides up-to-date funding information for nonprofits in the Fingal County Council area. Funding sources reflect both local and national funding opportunities. All information is quoted directly from funder website / literature.
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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Bursary Scheme Open for Applications
In 2021, as part of our work in promoting the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is running the sixth and final year of our bursary scheme for prospective students of the Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality at the Institute of Public Administration.
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Expires: 09/06/2021
4. Community Events and News Fingal County Council Unveil Community Get Active Initiative
Fingal County Council is calling on sports clubs and the local community to come together to help people get active. As part of a new “Active Club Challenge”, Fingal’s Sports Office has formed partnerships with Cricket Leinster, the FAI, Leinster Rugby and Tennis Ireland, to create an enjoyable way for anyone, but particularly those who may have struggled to get active during the pandemic, to make that step towards a more active 2021.
The six-week programme begins on Monday June 14th
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Cycling Without Age
Cycling Without Age is a movement that started in Denmark in 2012 by Ole Kassow, he wanted to help elderly people get back on their bicycles, but he had to find a solution to their limited mobility. The answer was a trishaw and he started offering free bike rides to the local nursing home residents. Fingal County Council are looking to roll out The Cycling Without Age Programme in three locations around the County. Baldoyle/Portmarnock Greenway, Skerries Coastal Walkway and St Catherine’s Park and we need volunteers to Pilot the Trishaws.
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Fingal Integration Forum / Africa Day Celebrations:
The Fingal Integration Officer is currently supporting the development of the Fingal Integration Forum. They recently hosted Africa Day 2021 with funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs / Africa Aid. On the 25th of May Forum members went to Virgin Media Studios and helped Ireland AM celebrate Africa Day!
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Irish Traveller Movement – Yellow Flag Programme:
Blakestown Community School has been selected to join the Yellow Flag Programme in September 2021. The Yellow Flag Programme was developed by the Irish Traveller Movement and is a national programme.
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June's Newsletter and More Information If you would like an item included in our June's Newsletter, please submit it to us by Friday 18th June 2021. You can view and download all our newsletters from our website here: https://fingalppn.ie/resource/monthly-enewsletter/
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