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Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

The Local Government Act 2014, provided for the establishment of Local Community Development Committees (LCDC) in all local authorities nationally. They replaced County Development Boards (CDB) and have an enhanced role and different structure. The Local Government Act gives legislative effect to the commitments in Putting People First. Waterford LCDC was established in May 2014 in line with national directives.

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Purpose of the LCDC

  • Have primary responsibility for co-ordinating, planning and overseeing local, community and rural development funding.
  • Bring a more joined up approach to the implementation of local and community development programmes and interventions.
  • Drive meaningful citizen and community engagement in local and community development programmes.
  • Pursue a more cost-efficient administration of local and community development programmes and delivery structures, the matching of resources to priorities and better value for money.
  • Focus on learning and feedback, enhancing the links between service delivery and policy development. Pursue opportunities for additional funding for the area.

Functions of the LCDC

  • To prepare, adopt, implement, monitor and review the community elements of the Local Economic & Community Plan.
  • To consider and adopt a statement in respect of the economic elements of the Local Economic & Community Plan.
  • To improve the co-ordination of publicly funded programmes including the Local Community Development Programme, Rural Development Programme and Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme and reduce duplication.
  • To prepare an annual report on the performance of its duties.

Waterford LCDC Membership

  • Waterford LCDC is based on a 19-member committee, in line with national directives. (Current PPN membership of Waterford LCDC is outlined below)
  • Nine members are statutory, and ten members are non-statutory representatives.
  • The nine statutory representatives are drawn from elected members, statutory agencies and WCC officials.
  • The ten non-statutory representatives are drawn from community and voluntary, social inclusion, environmental, community development, farming, and employer interests.
  • One of the ten non-statutory representative places is ring-fenced for Waterford LEADER Partnership, in line with national guidelines.
  • Five of the non-statutory representatives are nominated through the PPN- community development (2), social inclusion (2) and environment (1).
  • Gender balance is an important consideration and is strictly monitored by the Department and funders.

Role of PPN representatives on LCDCs

  • There is a significant amount of background reading material to prepare for meetings.
  • Work as a team with the other PPN reps, there are 5 on the LCDC – Community & Voluntary, 2 x Social Inclusion & 1 x Environment) NB: See important criteria CRITERIA. in regards to the Environment position.
  • Reflect views/policies as agreed by the pillar.
  • Report back to the PPN on developments/issues and to the PPN Secretariat.
  • Nominees are required to represent the PPN as a whole on the LCDC. Accordingly, they are accountable to the PPN membership and do no represent their own body or interests on the LCDC.

When do they meet 

  • Waterford LCDC meets approx. 10 times per year, with meetings scheduled in advance.
  • They are held on the second Thursday morning of each month from 10am online and last for a max of 90 minutes.
  • The Local Action Group meet first (LAG). The LAG is a sub-group of the LCDC who plan and oversee the community-led development projects) followed by the full LCDC meeting.
  • Sub-Groups are established to work on key areas of work identified by the LCDC.

Useful Information

LCDC PPN Reps

Member Name

Member Organisation

PPN College

Mary Ray

Community & Voluntary

Ian O’Brien

Abbeyside United AFC

Community & Voluntary

Gabriel Foley

Environment

Sinead Kilcawley

National Council for the Blind

Social Inclusion

Csilla Czelvikker

Waterford New Communities Network

Social Inclusion