County/City Development Boards were established in each county and city in Ireland in early 2000. The CDBs are led by local government and are also representative of local development bodies together with the State agencies and social partners operating locally. For the first time, CDBs brought together the key players at local level to engage in a process of long-term planning for each county or city.

 

Each CDB has now drawn up an agreed 10-year Strategy for Economic, Social and Cultural Development for its county or city in 2002. CDBs are currently reviewing their strategies to examine progress to date, and to identify limited number of key priorities and actions to improve co-ordination and delivery of public services at local level. The review is to be completed by the end of 2005. The CDBs aim to ensure the avoidance of duplication in the delivery of services at local levels, as well as filling gaps in meeting the needs of their communities. There is an emphasis by CDBs on counteracting social exclusion as well as on economic and cultural development. Composition of CDBs - Typical Membership

 

Further information may be obtained from:

Local Government Policy Section,
Department of the Environment and Local Government,
Custom House,
Dublin 1.

Contact: Mr. Eamonn Waters
Tel: 01- 888 2700 or LoCall: 1890 202021 Ext: 2700

Individual Directors of Community and Enterprise at county and city council offices.