Leitrim County Council Comhairle Chontae Liatroma Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2020 1 #LoughMelvin Vision Our vision is to build an economically strong, creative and inclusive County Making Leitrim the best place to live, to work, to invest and to visit. Mission Statement We will place this vision at the centre of everything we do, and we will ensure that we develop policies, procedures and services that are fair and equitable and that we fulfil our statutory duty in having regard to human rights and equality in the performance and delivery of all our functions. Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2020 2 #AcresLakeBoardwalk Contents Introduction from An Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive ............................................................................................ 4 Elected Members of Leitrim County Council ................................................................................................................ 5 Leitrim County Council Strategic Policy Committee’s 2019 - 2024 .............................................................................. 6 Leitrim County Council Strategic Objectives and Supporting Strategies from the Corporate Plan 2019 - 2024 ......... 7 Delivering for Our People ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Housing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Veterinary Services ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Forward Planning and Development Management .............................................................................................. 13 Fire Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Major Emergency Management ............................................................................................................................ 17 Civil Defence ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 Water Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Delivering for Our Places ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Environment and Climate Action ........................................................................................................................... 20 Community Development ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Library Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 26 Leisure and Recreation (LSP) .................................................................................................................................. 28 Arts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Delivering for Our Economy ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Economic Development Unit ................................................................................................................................. 35 Local Enterprise Office ........................................................................................................................................... 37 Tourism Promotion and Development ................................................................................................................... 38 Capital Projects Office ............................................................................................................................................ 40 Roads Transportation & Safety .............................................................................................................................. 43 Our Organisation ........................................................................................................................................................ 45 Corporate Services ................................................................................................................................................. 45 Human Resources ................................................................................................................................................... 48 Health and Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 49 Information Communications Technology ............................................................................................................. 50 Finance ................................................................................................................................................................... 51 Appendix 1 – Statement of Income And Expenditure At Year Ending 31 December 2020 ........................................ 53 Appendix 2 – Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) At Year Ending 31 December 2020 ......................... 54 Appendix 3 – Committee Memberships ..................................................................................................................... 55 Appendix 4 – Details Of Conferences/ Seminars Attended By The Elected Members ............................................... 57 Appendix 5 – Details Of Training Events Attended By The Elected Members ........................................................... 57 Appendix 6 – Corporate Plan Annual Progress Report 2020 ...................................................................................... 58 Appendix 7 – National Performance Indicators 2019................................................................................................. 68 Appendix 8 – Local Performance Indicators 2019 ...................................................................................................... 75 Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2020 3 #Glenade Lake Introduction from An Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive We welcome the publication of the 2020 Annual Report and are delighted to present and detail the many activities and achievements undertaken and delivered in what has undoubtedly been a challenging year. It is with great pride that we report on our Council’s successes in its’ delivery of a quality and professional service to its customers and the communities that it serves. Leitrim County Council has evolved as an organisation in 2020. It is evident by the challenges that have been overcome this past year that a solution based, innovative and creative culture exists within the organisation. In addition to a changed work environment and new work practises required to comply with COVID-19 public Health Advice, technological change has been rolled out and has been embraced by the staff. This has ensured that throughout 2020 the organisation has been fit for purpose to deliver for the People, the Places and the Economy of County Leitrim. The achievements, highlights and progress as set out in the 2020 Annual Report were made possible through the combined efforts of the Elected Members and Staff of this Authority and, together with the many voluntary and community organisations with whom the Council interacts. I wish to thank them for their commitment and dedication to securing our mission, vision, and goals in 2020. We look forward to continuing to deliver high quality services to all our customers and to working with all stakeholders in order to make County Leitrim the best place that in can be for those who choose to live, work, invest and visit our County. Elected Cathaoirleach Cllr Mary Bohan Chief Executive Lar Power Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2020 4 Elected Members of Leitrim County Council Leitrim County Council Annual Report 2020 5 Leitrim County Council Strategic Policy Committee’s 2019 – 2024 Planning, Economic Development and Infrastructure SPC Councillors Sectoral Nominations Frank Dolan (Chairperson) Colm McGrath Business/Commercial National Pillar (Chambers Enda McGloin Ireland) Ita Reynolds Flynn Stephen Clancy Construction/Development National Pillar Finola Armstrong McGuire Sean O’ Conlain Environmental/Conservation Pillar (PPN) Brendan Barry Vacant Social Enterprise/Inclusion (PPN) Justin Warnock Issues considered by the SPC: -Glenfarne Forest Development Plan Policy Development: -Carrick on Shannon Town Economic Plan -Review of Leitrim County Development Plan and -Update on implementation of the Regional Enterprise Plan – preparation of Draft County Development Plan 2021 North West – 2027 and related strategies Review of the -Update on Ireland Hidden Heartlands Shannon Master Plan Development Contribution Scheme -Update on Atlantic Economic Corridor -Leitrim County Heritage Plan -Brexit Supports to SMEs -Review of Leitrim Local Economic and Community Operation Management: