Cross Cutting Actions from the Action Plan for Kildare 2012 - An Economic, Social and Cultural Strategy

Kildare 2012 - An Economic, Social and Cultural Strategy

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Action Plan

Cross Cutting Actions

Cross Cutting Actions

Ref No	J1
Goal	Equality of Access to Quality Services Access to Quality Services Improving Access & Services in Rural Areas Kildare as a Leader in ICTs
Key Development	Promoting co-ordinated delivery of services Improving the provision of services Providing publicly accessible ICT
Action	Investigate the feasibility of various options for local access to public and social services in particular: Facilitated IT kiosks and information points with information on local services in libraries, schools, shops/post offices etc. One-stop-shops to provide a range of social and community services, including the housing of the outreach Interdisciplinary Team Local Public Service Centres Developing existing rural shops, libraries and post offices into points of service delivery
Lead Partner	Kildare County Council
Partners	An Post, CIC/Comhairle, D/SCFA, FAS, Gardai, KARE, KELT, Kildare Community Network, OAK, SWAHB, VEC
Likely Outputs	Feasibility Study completed to determine most suitable option Pilot IT & information point in one rural and one urban area

Ref No	J2
Goal	Equality of Access to Services Access to Quality Services Improving Access & Services
Key Development	Improving access to services Improving access to services in rural areas
Action	Develop a public information service for the county, accessible through local access points
Lead Partner	Comhairle
Partners	CIC, Kildare Community Network, Kildare County Council, OAK
Likely Outputs	A number of pilot information centres in rural and urban areas Comprehensive IT Information system established

Ref No	J3
Goal	Supporting Voluntary Activity Supporting the local Community & Voluntary Sector Creating Vibrant Rural Communities
Key Development	Promoting volunteerism Resourcing the sector Maintaining rural communities Encouraging social integration
Action	Establish a Volunteer Support Structure that includes: an award scheme education and training sponsorship programmes employer mentoring schemes to encourage volunteerism co-operating with and drawing on existing volunteer bureaux, in particular Fingal Volunteer Centre
Lead Partner	Community & Voluntary Forum
Partners	ASK, Comhairle, D/SCFA, INTEL Involved Programme, KARE, KELT, Kildare County Council, OAK, VEC
Likely Outputs	Vol unteer Awards Programme Training for Vol unteers programme available in Kildare Volunteer Bureau established

Ref No	J4
Goal	Creating Integrated Communities Encouraging Community Participation Developing Vibrant Rural Communities Building Identity and Belonging Celebrating All Traditions
Key Development	Creating awareness of new cultures Promoting social integration Increasing participation in community activities Integrating rural residents Encouraging social integration Building community spirit locally
Action	Devise a programme of events/activities within local urban and rural areas to build community spirit and encourage family and community interaction, particularly among long-established and new residents, first steps might be: Devising a welcome pack for new residents detailing local services and activities Hosting a series of multi-cultural events to celebrate all cultures in the county Surveying new and old residents as to their needs, perceptions etc. of the communities they live in Devising an education and community development programme to teach children and new residents about rural ways of life Devising programmes for older people including - 'reminiscence finders' to be included in a County Museum
Lead Partner	Community & Voluntary Forum, IBEC/Chambers of Commerce
Partners	ASK, Church organisations, Community & Voluntary Forum, FAS, Gardai, IFA, KCEB, KELT, Kildare County Council, Kildare Education Centre, Kildare Failte, Kildare Sports Partnership, OAK, Pobal, SWAHB, Teagasc, Town Councils, VEC
Likely Outputs	Survey Completed and Programme of Events devised based on findings Welcome pack launched for a number of different areas Set of individual programmes developed and piloted for target groups - children, youth, non-Irish nationals and older people Neighbourliness campaign launched

Ref No	J5
Goal	Providing Social and Community Facilities Providing for Social and Recreational Needs Fostering and Encouraging Community Participation
Key Development	Providing community and recreational facilities Maximising use of existing facilities Increasing the range and provision of social facilities
Action	Devise Facilities Plans, in consultation with communities, for the provision of new and adaptation of existing social and recreational facilities to satisfy local needs
Lead Partner	Kildare Sports Partnership
Partners	Community & Voluntary Forum IBEC/Chambers of Commerce, OAK, Town Councils, VEC
Likely Outputs	Audit produced of public, social and recreational facilities available Piloted number of facilities plans devised

Ref No	J6
Goal	Providing Youth and Community Facilities Providing for Social and Recreational Needs Fostering and Encouraging Community Participation Facilities for Education and Training
Key Development	Providing community, educational, social and recreational facilities Maximising use of existing facilities Increasing the provision of community facilities Developing facilities suitable for young people
Action	Examine the feasibility of adapting existing facilities, to ensure they are accessible for children and young people, and/or locating new youth facilities throughout the county
Lead Partner	KYS
Partners	ASK, Community & Voluntary Forum, KELT, Kildare County Council, Kildare Sports Partnership, OAK, VEC
Likely Outputs	Feasibility of youth facilities in the county tested Potential sites identified

Ref No	J7
Goal	Building a Multi-Cultural Society Sharing Prosperity Fostering Social Inclusion
Key Development	Enabling all residents to share in prosperity Create acceptance of new cultures
Action	Undertake a Research and Integration Programme to build up information on the economic and social status of non-Irish nationals in the county and address issues of integration in the workforce and community
Lead Partner	'New Communities' Steering Group
Partners	Chambers of Commerce, D/JELR, D/SCFA, Trade Unions
Likely Outputs	Research report of status of non-nationals in the county produced Workplace integration programmes in operation in businesses in the county

Ref No	J8
Goal	Regional Development Regional co-ordination Capitalising on our position in the region
Key Development	Co-ordinating regional issues Achieving balanced regional development
Action	Establish a Sub-Group of KCDB to: Advise KCDB on emerging regional issues Advise regionally based statutory and other agencies on common issues to be addressed Discuss Kildare’s role with other CDBs and Regional Authorities Integrate plans with other counties on issues of mutual benefit
Lead Partner	Kildare County Council
Partners	Dublin Regional Authority, Mid-East Regional Authority, Neighbouring Local Authorities, Strategic Planning Guidelines
Likely Outputs	Regional projects and issues identified Pilot regional project undertaken

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