New five year plan launched by Cork County Council
A new five year plan which sets out Cork County Council’s vision, strategic goals and the steps it will take to achieve them has been launched.
The Corporate Plan 2025 – 2029 has been developed following a series of stakeholder and public consultations, surveys, and submission invitations. More than 20 workshops were also held throughout the county in 2024. The feedback, together with the wider policy context in which Cork County Council operates, has resulted in the creation of seven strategic pillars that will underpin the organisation’s strategy for the next five years.
The plan was recently passed by council and aims to provide sustainable opportunities for everyone through vibrant and inclusive communities inspired by a progressive economic environment.
There is a strong focus on community development, housing, sustainable economic growth and climate action.
Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Joe Carroll launched the plan on Tuesday: “I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this ambitious plan. There are huge opportunities over the next five year for us to deliver for the people of County Cork which will be achieved by everyone working together. I particularly welcome the emphasis in this plan upon supporting both younger and older members of our communities.”
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell said: “The Corporate Plan sets out the vision for Cork County Council to achieve the ambitious programme for growth and development across County Cork. It is our roadmap for the next five years to sustain an increased population. Cork County Council will be engaging with a range of agencies to achieve the objectives in the Plan.”
Cork County Council’s seven strategic pillars are Community and Place; Community and People; Health, Wellbeing and the Environment; Economic Growth and Green Economy; Strategic, Critical and Enabling Infrastructure; Organisational Development; and Collaboration and Partnership.
High-level performance measures are included in the Corporate Plan from the outset, signposting the relevant work programme areas through which the plan will be delivered. The plan is available to view on corkcoco.ie.