2019 LEITRIM COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CHONTAE LIATROMA ANNUAL REPORT TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚI #Lough Rinn, Mohill #Spencer Harbour 2019 Mission Statement To make Leitrim a sustainable, creative, inclusive County where individuals, family and business can flourish Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2019 2 Contents Introduction from An Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive ........................................................................................ 4 Leitrim County Council Strategic Objectives and Supporting Strategies from the Corporate Plan 2014 - 2019 ......... 6 Economic Development .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Economic Development Unit .............................................................................................................................. 8 Local Enterprise Office ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Facilitate and Support Balanced and Sustainable Growth.................................................................................. 11 Development Management and Building Control ............................................................................................. 12 Tourism Promotion and Development .............................................................................................................. 15 Transportation, Planning & Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 16 High Quality Sustainable Living Environment ........................................................................................................ 19 Arts .................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Community Development ................................................................................................................................. 22 Waste Management ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Housing ............................................................................................................................................................ 27 Water Services.................................................................................................................................................. 30 Veterinary Services ........................................................................................................................................... 32 Library Services................................................................................................................................................. 33 Leisure and Recreation ..................................................................................................................................... 34 Civil Defence ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 Fire Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 Major Emergency Management........................................................................................................................ 38 Maximising Operational and Organisational Capacity ............................................................................................ 40 Corporate Services............................................................................................................................................ 40 Human Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 42 Finance ............................................................................................................................................................. 43 Information Communications Technology ........................................................................................................ 44 Health and Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 45 Appendix 1 – Statement of Income And Expenditure At Year Ending 31 December 2019 ...................................... 46 Appendix 2 – Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) At Year Ending 31 December 2019 ......................... 47 Appendix 3 – Membership of Committees Following the Annual Meeting on 7th June, 2019 ................................. 48 Appendix 4 – Details Of Conferences/ Seminars Attended By The Elected Members ............................................. 50 Appendix 5 – Details Of Training Events Attended By The Elected Members ......................................................... 50 Appendix 6 – Corporate Plan Annual Progress Report 2019 .................................................................................. 51 Appendix 7 – Local Elections 2019, Expenditure and Donations in Respect of each Candidate ............................... 59 Appendix 8 – National Performance Indicators 2018 ............................................................................................. 60 Appendix 9 – Local Performance Indicators 2018 .................................................................................................. 66 Appendix 10 – 2019 Local Election Results ......................................................................................................... 667 Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2019 3 #Carrick on Shannon Introduction from An Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive We welcome the publication of Leitrim County Council’s Annual Report for 2019. The Annual Report outlines the scale and diversity of the activities and services carried out by Leitrim County Council and demonstrate our commitment in making Leitrim a sustainable, creative, inclusive county where individuals, family and business can flourish. Significant progress continued in 2019 and this was made possible through the combined efforts of the Elected Members and Leitrim County Council staff to achieve success in undoubtedly a challenging operating environment. Our ability to work together with local communities and leading partnerships in serving, representing and leading our County has proved crucial in delivering on our Annual Service Plan and achieve Corporate Plan objectives. I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank and publicly acknowledge the role and contribution of all concerned for their commitment and dedication to securing our vision and in driving economic, social and community development in our County. Leitrim is a unique County offering unparalleled quality of life, a rich and diverse natural environment and strong communities. I look forward to similar progress being made in the context of the new Corporate Plan for the period 2019-2024 as we continue to deliver high quality services to all our customers and work with all stakeholders in order to develop County Leitrim as a vibrant and attractive County for people to live, work, invest and visit. Chief Executive Elected Cathaoirleach Lar Power Enda McGloin Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2019 4 Elected Members of Leitrim County Council Manorhamilton Municipal District Cllr. Mary Bohan Cllr. Frank Dolan Cllr. Padraig Cllr. Felim Gurn Cllr. Sean Cllr. Justin Fallon McDermott Warnock Ballinamore Municipal District Cllr. Brendan Barry Cllr. Gerry Dolan Cllr. Cailian Ellis Cllr. Paddy Cllr. Enda Cllr. Ita O’Rourke McGloin Reynolds-Flynn . Carrick on Shannon Municipal District Cllr. Des Guckian Cllr. Finola Cllr. Paddy Cllr. Thomas Cllr. Sean Cllr. Enda Armstrong-McGuire Farrell Mulligan McGowan Stenson Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2019 5 Leitrim County Council Strategic Policy Committee’s 2014 - 2019 Economic Development, Enterprise and Planning SPC Councillors Sectoral Nominations Sean McDermott (Chairperson) Colm McGrath Business/Commercial (National Pillar) Finola Armstrong McGuire Brendan Sammon Development/Construction Caillian Ellis Scott Coombs, Environmental/Conservation Caroline Mulvey Brian Smyth Social Enterprise (PPN) John McCartin Frank Dolan Issues considered by the SPC: Pillar 3: Marketing & Promoting a Positive Image Pillar 1: Policies & Plans Tourism Strategy Review Diaspora Strategy Tourism Network Grant Scheme Renewable Energy Strategy Pillar 4: Maximising External Opportunities Pillar 2: Planning & Sustainable Development Digital Strategy Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy National Broadband Plan County Development Plan Review County Heritage Plan Number of Meetings: 2 Housing Policy, Social & Cultural Development SPC Councillors Sectoral Nominations Gerry Dolan (Chairperson) Colin Grimes (Social Inclusion PPN) Mary Bohan Helen Corcoran (Community/Voluntary/PPN) Padraig Fallon Marie Finney (via North West Simon) Seadhna Logan Sarah Searson (Creative Industries Network) Paddy O’Rourke Enda Stenson Issues considered by the SPC: Preparation of the Sports Strategy Housing Grants Preparation of the Arts Strategy Housing Programme Affordable Housing Scheme Traveller Accommodation Programme Number of Meetings: 2 Environmental, Transportation and Infrastructure