Category Archives: News

Manual for Not-for-Profit Returning to Operations – Covid-19

The decision to return and re-open operations poses a particular challenge for the not-for-profit sector. This manual provides a generic template by which not-for-profit organisations can structure their return to operations and assemble the documentation required by Covid-19 official guidance. It enables users to work through step by step from beginning to end by completing…

Urgent Request from Mayor John Pratt – Covid 19

Waterford City and County Council would like to commend and support the community and volunteering response to the current Covid 19 public health emergency. To assist in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable at this time, a dedicated confidential community support helpline 1800 250 185 and email contact covidsupport@waterfordcouncil.ie has been established by Waterford…

PPN Workshop on Local Responses to Climate Action- Creating Sustainable Communities

Over 120 people attended a very informative workshop organised by Waterford Public Participation Network (PPN) together with Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford PPNs in collaboration with the Irish Environmental Network. The workshop took place in Kilkenny Ormond Hotel on Saturday 23rd, to highlight what local people in the South East can do to combat Climate…

Radical Statement at Waterford Laudato Si conference

Radical Statement at Waterford Laudato Si conference Speaking at a conference in Waterford in May, Fr Sean McDonagh, an internationally renowned eco-theologian said it was now time to act on the moral issues arising out of damaging the environment.    ‘We must now consider damage to our eco-systems as a sin’.   This startling statement came at…

PPN Workshop on Local Responses to Climate Action- Creating Sustainable Communities

Over 120 people attended a very informative workshop organised by Waterford Public Participation Network (PPN) together with Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford PPNs in collaboration with the Irish Environmental Network. The workshop took place in Kilkenny Ormond Hotel on Saturday 23rd, to highlight what local people in the South East can do to combat Climate…

Supporting Communities Fund 2018

Waterford City & County Council Supporting Communities Fund 2018 Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th February 2018 – No applications will be accepted after this date Waterford City & County Council is committed to encouraging communities and empowering residents to make a difference to their areas. To support this, the Council is inviting applications…

Vacancies – Waterford PPN

Waterford PPN has the following vacancies available (Please note these are voluntary positions but any travel expenses incurred will be covered (T & Cs apply) PPN Secretariat – Social Inclusion Rep The Secretariat usually meets 6-8 times a year of an evening; There is work involved covering such issues/sub committees as the Annual Community &…

PUBLIC CONSULTATION: National Public Library Strategy Outline 2018-2022

The Department of Housing Planning, Community and Local Government, in conjunction with the Local Government Management Agency and the Libraries Development Committee, has commenced the development of a new 5 year strategy for the public library service in Ireland. As part of their early consultation on developing the new strategy, they have invited Public Participation…

Vacancy PPN Rep- Board of Waterford Sports Partnership

Waterford Sports Partnership – PPN Representatives Waterford Sports Partnership (WSP) has four PPN positions on its Board (Sports Club, Youth, Disability and Community) and is seeking expressions of interest from the Waterford PPN to replace the recently vacated PPN Sports Club position. PPN Sports Club Representative – Ideal profile of PPN representative on WSP Board……

Public Meeting – Joint Policing Committee

The Waterford Joint Policing Committee will hold a public meeting on 12th June 2017 in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford at 7pm. The theme is “Improving public safety, crime prevention and personal safety through working with communities”. Members of the public are welcome to attend. A workshop will be held followed by answers to…