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Mayo County Council Highlighting 2015 MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTING 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................... 6 Vision .............................................................................................................................. 6 Corporate Plan ................................................................................................................ 7 Elected Members ............................................................................................................ 8 Municipal Districts ......................................................................................................... 10 Castlebar Municipal District ........................................................................................... 11 West Mayo Municipal District ........................................................................................ 24 Ballina Municipal District ............................................................................................... 30 Claremorris Municipal District ........................................................................................ 41 Finance ......................................................................................................................... 60 Enterprise and Investment Unit ..................................................................................... 69 Local Enterprise Office Mayo ........................................................................................ 70 Arts Service ................................................................................................................... 87 Community & Integrated Development.......................................................................... 98 Mayo County Childcare Committee (Mccc) ................................................................. 101 Mayo Sports Partnership ............................................................................................. 104 Oifig Na Gaeilge .......................................................................................................... 110 Planning & Economic Development ............................................................................ 113 Environment ................................................................................................................ 120 Mayo County Library ................................................................................................... 134 Roads Transportation and Safety ................................................................................ 140 Mayo County Fire Service ........................................................................................... 152 Swinford Cultural Centre ............................................................................................. 164 Motor Tax .................................................................................................................... 166 Water Safety ............................................................................................................... 167 Mayo Civil Defence ..................................................................................................... 169 Veterinary Department ................................................................................................ 171 Rural Water Section .................................................................................................... 173 Personnel Department ................................................................................................ 176 Castlebar Regional Training Centre ............................................................................ 179 Procurement Section ................................................................................................... 181 Information Communications Technologies (ICTS) ..................................................... 186 2 Mayo Heritage Office ................................................................................................... 188 General Purposes ....................................................................................................... 193 Architects Department ................................................................................................. 194 Strategic Policy Committees ....................................................................................... 205 Overview of Energy Usage In 2015 ............................................................................. 209 Remembrance - John McNicholas, R.I.P. (1957 – 2015) .......................................... 211 Appendices ................................................................................................................. 213 3 INTRODUCTION 2015 was another busy and productive year for Mayo County Council in which we continued to work to deliver on our vision of a County which is Sustainable, Inclusive, Prosperous and Proud. A number of key projects commenced during the year including the Trans Atlantic Fibre Optic Cable, the Mayo Renewable Power Plant at Killala and our engagement and support for Ireland West Airport Knock in collaboration with six other Local Authorities moved closer to fruition. This report outlines some of the key activities and achievements of the year just past. Mayo County Council has thirty members elected until 2019 and the Council is chaired by the Cathaoirleach who is elected by the members annually. The Corporate Policy Group and the six Strategic Policy Committees initiate, develop and recommend policy to the Council. The day to day affairs of the Council are overseen by the Chief Executive who is supported by just under one thousand employees. Each Municipal District has a local office which delivers local services to the people in that district. Each is supported by the Council in cross county services and through the operational services of the Council. The level of expenditure for the Revenue Account in 2015 was €139m with the Capital Account at €55m. Among the many highlights for 2015, a number stand out; MUNICIPALITIES The embedding of the four Municipal Districts in Mayo continues to ensure the delivery of effective public services to our communities. In 2015 Municipal districts works included: Following Storm Desmond in December, 2015, homes were flooded and villages were cut off. A large number of roads became impassable in the County. Mayo County Council’s outdoor staff, local communities, Fire Service and the Civil Defence all provided assistance to persons affected due to flooding. Emergency housing was provided by Mayo County Council for a number of persons whose houses were flooded. The support of the Irish Red Cross, the Army and voluntary groups is greatly appreciated. The construction of the greenway through Westport House. This involved the construction of 1100m of new greenway 3m wide at a cost of €300,000. The greenway in Ballina (The Monasteries of the Moy) was also progressed. 4 ENTERPRISE May 2nd 2015 saw the Inaugural Mayo Day initiative delivered by the Enterprise and Investment Unit. There was a huge response to the initiative with events and gatherings happening worldwide: A total of €490,000 of grant aid was committed to 32 small businesses in 2014; 42 new jobs were supported by the Local Enterprise Office through working with a client base of 188 businesses; Mayo County Council was the recipient of the 2015 LAMA Award in the category ‘Best Economic Partnership’ for the work of the Enterprise and Investment Unit. A new tourism strategy titled “Destination Mayo - A Strategy for the Future Development of Tourism in County Mayo 2015 – 2020” was adopted by Mayo County Council on the 14th September 2015. PLANNING 2015 was the first full year in which all applications for the county were processed centrally in Castlebar. It was also the first year since 2006, in which there was an increase in the number of applications received which is up over 10%. LIBRARY The Jackie Clarke Collection experienced its busiest year yet in 2015 with 23,358 people visiting the facility, an increase of 9252 from 2014. It appears that by the end of the year numbers will be up by almost 50%. The library continued to be a place of tranquillity and stillness amidst the clamour of the recession. ARCHITECTS Construction works commenced on a new Swimming Pool Complex and Outdoor Education Building, at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar. HOUSING An additional 128 units of accommodation were added to the total number of dwellings provided by Mayo County Council in 2015 providing a total of 3162 social houses in the county. It is with great sadness that we extend the sympathy of the entire Council to the family of the late John McNicholas, R.I.P. who passed away at work on 9th June 2015. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anim dhilis. Finally, we take this opportunity to acknowledge the cooperation of all employees, councillors and voluntary groups and thank them for their commitment and dedication to securing our mission, vision and goals during 2015. Ar aghaidh linn le cheile. -------------------------- Peter Hynes Al McDonnell Príomh Fheidhmeannach Cathaoirleach 5 MISSION STATEMENT "Promote the well-being and quality of life of our citizens and communities in Mayo and to enhance the attractiveness of the County as a place in which to live, work, visit,
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