DLR Launches Comprehensive Plan for Economic and Community Growth with Climate Action Priorities

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is proud to announce the launch of the DLR Local Economic and Community Plan, an ambitious roadmap that sets out the vision for economic and community development in the County until 2028. The new plan will seek to achieve our vision for a progressive, climate resilient County that is inclusive, promotes quality of life, health and wellbeing, economic activity and employment, and build a better future for all.

Speaking at the launch, Councillor Jim O’ Leary, An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said:

“I am delighted to welcome the publication of the dlr Local Economic and Community Plan. The plan provides an integrated approach that builds on the strength of our community, encourages active participation and seeks to enhance inclusion, health and wellbeing across the County. It seeks to encourage innovation and foster balanced sustainable  economic development that will benefit us all.                                            

I would like to thank all those who contributed to the development of the Plan, including the elected members, members of the DLR LECP Advisory Steering Group, members of the Local Community Development Committee and the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee and all the officials. I would also like to thank members of the public and other stakeholders who made submissions during the public consultation and engagement process. I wish all the partner organisations and other key stakeholders well in implementing this plan and I look forward to seeing the plan come to life over the coming years."

The six goals included in the dlr Local Economic and Community Plan 2023-2028 are highlighted below:

• Create a climate resilient County by promoting and delivering best practice in climate action, biodiversity, and the circular economy
• Pursue balanced development of the local economy and enhance the business environment to build a creative, inclusive and robust economy
• Develop pathways to employment through enhancing education and training opportunities for all
• Realise the County’s potential as a sustainable tourism destination and protect and support the County’s heritage and creative sector
• Promote a healthy, inclusive and diverse County that supports good physical health and mental wellbeing across all our communities
• Continue to develop connected, vibrant and sustainable towns and villages and promote active participation and civic engagement within the County.

Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said:

“I welcome this new Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2023-2028 for the County of DLR which builds on the extensive achievements of the first LECP 2016-2021. It is a shared and integrated plan that will guide the sustainable economic and community development of the County over the next number of years while also allowing us to address new and changing priorities.

The LECP is aligned to a range of national, regional and local DLR plans such as DLR’s County Development Plan 2023-2028 and the DLR Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. The LECP has been developed within the principles of sustainable development and climate action and in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Goals.     

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council  looks forward to working with the economic and community partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver the goals and objectives of the plan and bringing it to fruition.”

The plan has been developed in line with the requirements of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and the revised Local Economic and Community Guidelines 2021. The Plan builds on  the 2016-2021 LECP and identifies goals, objectives, actions and outcomes  to promote the economic and community development of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown over the next number of years.

The dlr Local Economic and Community Plan 2023-2028 is available to view here