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10 Jun
Cork County Council hopes to revive derelict and vacant buildings across Cork County and City and is seeking input from countywide community, business, and development groups for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2022.
Recently announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD, this year’s scheme will place emphasis on projects proposed by the public which will bring these sites back into use as multi-purpose community spaces.
The types of projects that could be considered include:
Mayor of the County of Cork. Cllr. Gillian Coughlan is encouraging submissions from the community.
"It is vital that we continue to focus efforts into the regeneration of our rural towns and villages so that they are even more attractive places for people to live and work. Spaces where we can come together to learn, exercise, enjoy the arts or to simply share a story are an integral part of every community.
I would encourage any interested groups that have an idea for repurposing a vacant site or building for the good of their community to please consider putting forward your ideas."
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey welcomes the Renewal Scheme saying, “Cork County Council has seen many successful projects developed under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. This year’s focus on the revival of vacant and derelict properties will further contribute to our continued activity in the regeneration of town and village centres across the county, while supporting ‘Our Rural Future’, the Governments Programme for Rural Development.
We welcome submissions from the community for potential projects that will address the issues of vacancy and encourage the revitalisation of our town and village thoroughfares.”
The Expression of Interest form and further information on the Town and Village Renewal Scheme is available on the Council’s website.
Forms should be emailed to townandvillagerenewal@corkcoco.ie or returned to your relevant Municipal District Office no later than 4pm on 1st July, 2022.