Kildare 2012 - An Economic, Social and Cultural Strategy

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Action Plan

"A Sense of Place" Actions

A Sense of Place
Ref No H1
Goal Building Identity and Belonging
Key Development
 Further developing the county identity

Promoting the co-existence of local and county identities
Action
 Identify the unique features of the county and through consultation with organisations and public, ensure that the identity resonates with people.
Lead Partner Kildare County Council
Partners

 Church organisations, Community and Voluntary Forum, IBEC/ Chambers of Commerce, IFA, KELT, Kildare Education Centre, Kildare Failte, Local Media, Local Schools, MERTA, Town Councils, Trade Unions
Likely Outputs

 Mechanism devised to ensure consultation with and feedback from all sectors of the community

Plan produced detailing the County Identity and promotional campaigns

 

Ref No H2
Goal A Positive Image for the County
Key Development Marketing the county locally, nationally and internationally
Action


 Review, revitalise and encourage participation in urban and village enhancements through Tidy Towns, Urban and Village Renewal and new ways of developing community participation for a positive impact on the appearance of towns and villages
Lead Partner Kildare County Council
Partners
 Community and Voluntary Forum, Environmental Groups, IBEC/ Chambers of Commerce, KELT, Kildare Failte, MERTA, OAK, Tidy Towns, Town Councils
Likely Outputs





 Increased participation in Tidy Towns

Introduction of new ways to involve local people in urban and village enhancement (e.g. youth involvement, community service etc.)

Formal link of Tidy Towns and Urban Renewal schemes to ensure complementary activities

 

Ref No H3
Goal A Positive Image for the County
Key Development Marketing the county locally, nationally and internationally
Action Review, improve and promote the Thoroughbred Branding Programme for County Kildare
Lead Partner Kildare Horse Development Company
Partners
 Community and Voluntary Forum, IBEC/ Chambers of Commerce, KCEB, KELT Kildare County Council, Kildare Failte, MERTA, Town Councils, Trade Unions
Likely Outputs
 Full review of branding campaign

Alteration and relaunch if necessary

 

Ref No H4
Goal A Positive Image for the County
Key Development Marketing the county locally, nationally and internationally

Improving services for tourism
Action

 Improve the road, town, village and street signage in the county by developing a signage policy and carrying out a survey of existing signs to assess gaps, proliferation and quality
Lead Partner Kildare County Council/Town Councils
Partners Gardai, KELT, Kildare Failte, MERTA, NRA
Likely Outputs
 Audit of Signage in the County produced
Policy produced by Kildare County Council for improved Signage and Orientation in the County

 

Ref No H5
Goal Celebrating All Traditions
Key Development Recognising and spreading awareness of all traditions in the county
Action

Establish a County Museum Working Committee to liaise with the Heritage Council to:

  • Identify and acquire artefacts and information
  • Identify possible sites for a County Museum
Lead Partner Kildare County Council
Partners
 County Kildare Archeological Society, Defence Forces, Duchas, Kildare Education Centre, MERTA/ Kildare, Failte, Monuments Committee
Likely Outputs




 A Museum Working Committee established

Formal links with Heritage Council established

Inventory of artefacts currently linked to Kildare
located in the country

Possible sites and type of building identified

 

Ref No H6
Goal Celebrating All Traditions
Key Development Recognising and spreading awareness of all traditions in the county
Action Utilise the Riverbank Centre as a resource to promote the range of cultures in the county
Lead Partner Strategic Arts Management
Partners Community and Voluntary Forum, Kildare County
Council, New Communities' Steering Group
Likely Outputs Series of multi-cultural events held

 

Ref No H7
Goal Fostering Sport, Arts and Cultural Activities
Key Development Harnessing and developing creativity
Action

 Devise a networking programme for arts and cultural groups to create links between arts groups in the county to promote community involvement in the arts and enable the exchange of experience and skills
Lead Partner Kildare County Council
Partners
 Association of Kildare Artists, Community and Voluntary Forum, KELT, Kildare Education Centre, Strategic Arts Management
Likely Outputs
 County Arts Network established

Skills Exchange Programme devised and introduced to transfer expertise between cultural and arts groups

 

Ref No H8
Goal Fostering Sport, Arts and Cultural Activities
Key Development Making sports accessible for all
Action
 Review existing sporting facilities and services available to identify gaps, needs and exclusivity in sports and suggest ways to overcome these issues
Lead Partner Kildare Sports Partnership
Partners KARE
Likely Outputs

 Assessment of Facilities and Services undertaken
and recommendations produced

Assessment of accessibility (physical, social and economics) of sport in the county

 

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