Strategic Plan 2005-2008 Sixmilebridge Tidy Towns
Mission Statement:
The development of an environmentally sound, visually attractive community through the participation of all age groups, for the benefit of present and future generations.
Statement of Strategy:
The implementation of the Sixmilebridge Community Development Plan is dependent on the active participation of the community at large, in harmony with relevant State Bodies, local schools, businesses, and semi-state organisations as required.
A positive spirit will be the driving force of the plan. The plan will provide a framework for the Association to maintain the current character of the village while enhancing the natural amenities and the quality of life for the citizens.
Timeframe:
The proposed timeframe for the full implementation of the plan is three years. Each year a detailed work programme will be drawn up from the actions of this plan, determined by availability of funding and resources.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
It is proposed to have an annual review of progress in the implementation of the plan. The annual work programme will detail the projects to be undertaken and act as a reference for monitoring progress.
Strategic Plan:
Arising from the survey conducted in 2005, and incorporating the ongoing aims of the Association, the following strategies will be adopted:
IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF WASTE:
ACTIONS:
- Promote improved awareness and encourage further use of the recycling facilities in the area.
How? By requesting that the County Council put up signage; and by being vigilant about reporting when the bins are nearly full
- Promote improved awareness of the benefits of composting
How? By running a "Compost at Home" week, showing householders how they can cut the cost of their domestic waste charges by using compost bins, and the benefits to gardeners of using their own compost.
- Promote improved awareness of current legislation regarding citizens and suppliers' responsibilities in terms of waste management.
How? By circulating the new legislation surrounding the Manufacturers' and suppliers' obligations around disposal of white goods; and by reminding householders of the appropriate ways to dispose of heavy goods
- Promote improved awareness of litter control
How? By liaising with Sixmilebridge national school's Green School's team in encouraging young people to bring the message about litter home to their families.
By nominating a committee member to represent Tidy Towns on the Green Schools' committee
By providing practical support to the Green Schools' committee
By increasing the number of litter bins in the village
By participating in the Clean up week
By having weekly clieanups during the summer months
PROMOTING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND A "SENSE OF COMMUNITY"
ACTIONS:
- Encourage each housing development to set up their own residents' association
- Nominate one member from each of these associations as a member of the Tidy Towns association, who will be a link between the Tidy Towns in the area and the individual residents' associations
- Produce regular newsletters from the Tidy Towns fro distribution to each residents' association, and encourage feedback from them around the implementation of the plan and other matters
- Continue with the annual Window box competition to encourage householder particularly those with no gardens to get involved
- Promote the annual "Spring Clean" around Sixmilebridge by encouraging everyone particularly the young people to get involved
- Promote methods of welcoming and integrating new members to the community, e.g. having coffee mornings throughout the year after weekend Masses
PROMOTION OF THE TIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE & ITS WORK
Actions:
- Promote the work of TT on Clare FM and Shannon Radio
- Regular articles in the Clare Champion
- Notices in the Sixmilebridge Parish newsletter of upcoming events
- Produce a promotional DVD
- Further development of our website and further training in its use
- Encourage feedback on our activities through the website
- Better advertisisng of our AGM
- Information session with use of display boards in local parish hall
DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICE IN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTActions:
Develop further the goodwill and excellent relationship with Clare County Council and statutory bodies
- Develop further the relationship with local businesses
- Develop further the links with Green Schools' committee
- Liaise with Council/Gardai in relation to traffic management in the village
- Liaise with Gardai in relation to safety matters
DEVELOPMENT OF ONGOING TREE, SHRUB AND FLOWER PLANTING PROJECTS & WILDLIFE AREA
Actions:
- Further planting of daffodils to build on the project which commenced in 2004
- Continuation of the project currently under way in planting at the new local soccer pitch, in consultation with the Club
- Development of "meadowlands" - sowing of bluebells at the wildlife sanctuary on the Tulla Road
- Apply for grant aid to National Heritage Council and Clare County Council to fund a display sign of our indigenous wildlife
- Encourage primary school children to maintain their own garden space - by selecting an area in the school grounds, and providing consultation and support to plant flowers and shrubs
STREETS, ROADS - Continue to lobby for additional Albany lighting in Pound Street, to link those lights already installed in the village centre and the Church area during the initial phases of the UVR scheme
- Provide additional seating around the village
- Stone signage for the approach roads in English & Irish language
- Continuation of support to, and representation on, the Christmas Lights committee
- Apply for lottery grant funding to HSE for painting of exterior of senior citizens' houses
- Upgrade flower tubs; replace plastic tubs with wooden ones
Mission Statement:
The development of an environmentally sound, visually attractive community through the participation of all age groups, for the benefit of present and future generations.
Statement of Strategy:
The implementation of the Sixmilebridge Community Development Plan is dependent on the active participation of the community at large, in harmony with relevant State Bodies, local schools, businesses, and semi-state organisations as required.
A positive spirit will be the driving force of the plan. The plan will provide a framework for the Association to maintain the current character of the village while enhancing the natural amenities and the quality of life for the citizens.
Timeframe:
The proposed timeframe for the full implementation of the plan is three years. Each year a detailed work programme will be drawn up from the actions of this plan, determined by availability of funding and resources.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
It is proposed to have an annual review of progress in the implementation of the plan. The annual work programme will detail the projects to be undertaken and act as a reference for monitoring progress.
Strategic Plan:
Arising from the survey conducted in 2005, and incorporating the ongoing aims of the Association, the following strategies will be adopted:
IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF WASTE:
ACTIONS:
- Promote improved awareness and encourage further use of the recycling facilities in the area.
How? By requesting that the County Council put up signage; and by being vigilant about reporting when the bins are nearly full
- Promote improved awareness of the benefits of composting
How? By running a "Compost at Home" week, showing householders how they can cut the cost of their domestic waste charges by using compost bins, and the benefits to gardeners of using their own compost.
- Promote improved awareness of current legislation regarding citizens and suppliers' responsibilities in terms of waste management.
How? By circulating the new legislation surrounding the Manufacturers' and suppliers' obligations around disposal of white goods; and by reminding householders of the appropriate ways to dispose of heavy goods
- Promote improved awareness of litter control
How? By liaising with Sixmilebridge national school's Green School's team in encouraging young people to bring the message about litter home to their families.
By nominating a committee member to represent Tidy Towns on the Green Schools' committee
By providing practical support to the Green Schools' committee
By increasing the number of litter bins in the village
By participating in the Clean up week
By having weekly clieanups during the summer months
PROMOTING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND A "SENSE OF COMMUNITY"
ACTIONS:
- Encourage each housing development to set up their own residents' association
- Nominate one member from each of these associations as a member of the Tidy Towns association, who will be a link between the Tidy Towns in the area and the individual residents' associations
- Produce regular newsletters from the Tidy Towns fro distribution to each residents' association, and encourage feedback from them around the implementation of the plan and other matters
- Continue with the annual Window box competition to encourage householder particularly those with no gardens to get involved
- Promote the annual "Spring Clean" around Sixmilebridge by encouraging everyone particularly the young people to get involved
- Promote methods of welcoming and integrating new members to the community, e.g. having coffee mornings throughout the year after weekend Masses
PROMOTION OF THE TIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE & ITS WORK
Actions:
- Promote the work of TT on Clare FM and Shannon Radio
- Regular articles in the Clare Champion
- Notices in the Sixmilebridge Parish newsletter of upcoming events
- Produce a promotional DVD
- Further development of our website and further training in its use
- Encourage feedback on our activities through the website
- Better advertisisng of our AGM
- Information session with use of display boards in local parish hall
DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICE IN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTActions:
Develop further the goodwill and excellent relationship with Clare County Council and statutory bodies
- Develop further the relationship with local businesses
- Develop further the links with Green Schools' committee
- Liaise with Council/Gardai in relation to traffic management in the village
- Liaise with Gardai in relation to safety matters
DEVELOPMENT OF ONGOING TREE, SHRUB AND FLOWER PLANTING PROJECTS & WILDLIFE AREA
Actions:
- Further planting of daffodils to build on the project which commenced in 2004
- Continuation of the project currently under way in planting at the new local soccer pitch, in consultation with the Club
- Development of "meadowlands" - sowing of bluebells at the wildlife sanctuary on the Tulla Road
- Apply for grant aid to National Heritage Council and Clare County Council to fund a display sign of our indigenous wildlife
- Encourage primary school children to maintain their own garden space - by selecting an area in the school grounds, and providing consultation and support to plant flowers and shrubs
STREETS, ROADS - Continue to lobby for additional Albany lighting in Pound Street, to link those lights already installed in the village centre and the Church area during the initial phases of the UVR scheme
- Provide additional seating around the village
- Stone signage for the approach roads in English & Irish language
- Continuation of support to, and representation on, the Christmas Lights committee
- Apply for lottery grant funding to HSE for painting of exterior of senior citizens' houses
- Upgrade flower tubs; replace plastic tubs with wooden ones
