Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs)

Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) are local authority committees within City and County Councils. Their membership includes elected Councillors as well as representatives from:

  • Business and commercial sectors

  • Development and construction

  • Community & voluntary organisations

  • Farming interests

  • Environmental and conservation groups

  • Trade unions

  • Education and the arts

SPCs in Waterford

There are five SPCs in Waterford City & County Council (2024–2029 Scheme to be confirmed following public consultation).

The PPN has representatives on each SPC, representing the following three pillars:

  • Community & Voluntary

  • Environment

  • Social Inclusion

Role of PPN Representatives

PPN Representatives perform an important role on behalf of the PPN. They are elected by PPN Member Groups to take part in Local Authority Boards and Committees, as well as some non-Local Authority committees.

In this role, they represent the PPN as a whole, not their individual group.

As an SPC Rep, you will:

  • Work as part of a team with the other PPN reps on your SPC

  • Reflect the views and policies as agreed by your pillar

  • Report back to the PPN on developments and issues

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PPN Representative Reporting Template

To support PPN Representatives in sharing clear and consistent updates from meetings, we’ve developed a standard reporting template.

We encourage all reps to download and use this template when submitting reports.

Click the button below to download the reporting template.

Current SPC Reps

Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Action SPC - Chair Cllr. Jim Griffin

Name Organisation Pillar
Mujahid Tabassum Waterford Pakistani Community Community
Ithel Mc Kenna Irish Wildlife Trust Environment
Chris Santillo Dungarvan Tidy Towns Environment
Vacancy Social Inclusion

Housing, Community, Sport & Recreation SPC - Chair Cllr. Tom Cronin & Deirdre Walsh, Admin

Name Organisation Pillar
Sarah O' Brien Dunhill Community Hall Community
Craig Dower Waterford Environmental Forum Environment
Senthil Kumar Ramasamy Waterford Tamil Sangam Social Inclusion

Planning, Culture & Gaeltacht & Gaeilge SPC - Chair Cllr. Seanie Power & Claire Loughnane, Admin

Name Organisation Pillar
Ollie Breslin Waterford Youth Arts Arts
Mary Greene Rathgormack North Waterford Community Development Community
Katriina Bent Tramore Eco Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure SPC - Chair Cllr. Declan Clune & Deirdre Moore, Admin

Name Organisation Pillar
Mike Farrell Barony of Gaultier Historical Society Community
Susan Gallagher Friends of Johns River Environment
Jim Farnan Waterford Older Persons Social Inclusion