Councillors agree new plan for future development of east Clare

ELECTED Members of Killaloe Municipal District have agreed a new plan for the future development of east Clare.

Enhancing the delivery of services at a local level and supporting the communities, towns and villages of East Clare as places to live, work and recreate are some of the objectives set out in a new Strategy and Workplan by the Elected Members of Killaloe Municipal District. 

The ‘Elected Members of Killaloe Municipal District – Strategy & Work Plan’ is a new strategy and work programme for the future planning, growth and development of East Clare with a specific focus on regenerating towns and villages and supporting the growth of tourism in the area and strengthening local democracy.

The strategy, one of the first of its kind undertaken by Elected Members in Ireland, was adopted by the Elected Members at the recent meeting of Killaloe MD and sets out to further align local Killaloe MD level priorities and strategic objectives with new national and county policies.

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The welcoming of new communities to the MD is a key focus in the strategy, as is the consideration of the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Cllr Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Killaloe MD, said: "I welcome the commitment of my fellow Elected Members in Killaloe MD to the principles set out in this new plan.

"While not a statutory plan, it was felt by all the Elected Members that a strategic approach is required to achieving our economic, social, cultural and environmental objectives for the MD area.

"Our vision is to maximise the opportunities for social, economic and tourism-related development in all areas of Killaloe MD, creating a high quality of life and sustainable environment.

"Working in collaboration with colleagues and staff in Killaloe Municipal District Office and the wider Local Authority, we aim to deliver projects for East Clare and the Municipal District across the four key pillars of the Local Authority structure – Rural and Tourism Development, Physical Development, Social Development and Economic Development in our towns, villages and countryside."