COMMUNITY SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING

Donaghmore Knockea RoxboroPaul O’Raw in association with Niall Heenan &

Shane O’Sullivan

Previous plan 2008-2013

Work doneSome work done on flood reliefPublic lighting towards golf clubFoothpathsTidy Towns-ongoingHistoric PanelsSouth Liberities GAA development work (no hurling wall)Community Education initiatives Cuil Camps, Naoinra summer camps, music campsCommunity Watch

Previous plan 2008-2013

Work not done or incomplete• Pedestrian crossing• Cark Parking, traffic calming, dangerous juntions• Soccer club development• Community Office• Community Noticeboard• Community Park and Playground

Issues arising from 1st meeting:

• Connecting the community-get togethers, publications, festival, website, integration of different areas• Family needs-childcare, local doctor, childcare, pre school options• Older peoples/Retirees needs-volunteers for Drombanna, Mens Shed base• Public Transport- Local Links• Road safety, parking, traffic management, safe walking areas• Environmental, dumping• Youth needs• Tapping into local resourced people—graduates and professionals

Q2. Male or Female

53 Responses34 Female18 Male1 No response

Q3. To which of the following age categories do you belong?

Q4. Which of the following best describes how long you have lived in this community?

Yes 20No 33

Q5. Do you volunteer in your community?

Q6. On average how many hours a week would you give to voluntary work?

Would you be interested in being part of a voluntary group?

18 people

18 people

Q7. What is the main factor that prevents you from joining a local community or voluntary group?

17 responses:Time, family, not always in area 9 responses

Willing but not sure what I could offer, new to area 2responses

Perception of local groups 5 responses

Health issues 1 person

Q8. If you had the opportunity, what would you like to do personally to help improve the quality of life for your community?

Q9. What three words would you use to describe your community?

Q10. Economic Vibrancy

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People in this community have a good standard of living.

Most people in this community have decent jobs.

The local economy is as strong here as in other areas.

Local people are good to support local businesses.

Local businesses appreciate local custom.

This locality attracts investment.

This community produces entrepreneurs and self-starters.

People with business ideas can get support and advice locally.

Local middle-income earners can afford to buy a house.

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Strongly Agree Agree Unsure / No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

Q10. Economic Vibrancy (contd)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

We have good public services in this community.

Public Transport Services are sufficient to meet local needs.

The local policing service is satisfactory.

Local Government services here are good.

Local Government provides good value for money.

Ballyhoura Development provides good services for our community.

Ballyhoura Development provides good value for money.

Innovation is valued and recognized in the community.

Q11. Social Vibrancy

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We have at least one public festival annually that generates a feeling of magic and excitement.

We have good sports and recreation facilities in this community.

There are good facilities for meetings locally.

Local people are motivated to learn new skills and develop themselves.

We have good facilities for our young people.

You see many active, healthy-looking seniors in this locality.

Schools and education services are excellent.

This community believes in itself. We think that with enough support, we can do anything.

Crime is not a problem in this community.

Anti-social behaviour is not really a problem in this locality.

For newcomers to the community and those who wish to, there are meaningful opportunities toget involved and make a difference in the community.

Strongly Agree Agree Unsure / No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

Social Vibrancy (contd)

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Young adults (age 25–34) consider the community a desirable place to live.

People greet each other, regardless of whether they know them.

There are friendly publ ic spaces where a variety of kinds of people feel welcome.

Citizens are interested in national and international news and current affairs.

There are opportunities for inclusion and support for those with intellectual disabilities or special needs.

There are opportunities for inclusion and support for those with physical disabilities.

Groups with similar interests form all iances and co-operate to achieve goals.

Locals are committed to this community—they have a strong sense that they belong here.

The community has a distinct culture and heritage that is appreciated by local people.

There are good cultural and arts facilities locally.

Q12. Environmental Vibrancy

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There are adequate recycling facili ties locally.

Planning and development are carried out in a sustainable way.

Buildings are appropriate to the local landscape.

For local people, the integr ity of the environment is a priority

Environment matters have an impact on people's purchases and behaviours

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Strongly Agree Agree Unsure / Don't Know Disagree Strongly Disagree

Q13. How would you describe the impact of recent population changes on your local community?

Q14. What, if anything, do you likeabout living in your area?

Q15. What, if anything, do you dislike about living in your area?

Q16. Does everyone in your community feel included? 41 responses

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Q17. How would you compare your community now with five years ago?

Q18. What are the principle current issues facing your community? 40 responses

Q 18 What are the principle current issues facing your community?

• Traffic management, roads, public transport, footpaths• Community communications, volunteers, place for everyone, identity,

cohesion• Support for people who feel vulnerable, crime, safety, other issues• Anti social behaviour• Environmental issues, awareness

Q19. What, if anything, needs to be done to make your town or community a better place in which to live and work? 38 responses

Survey Main Issues

1. Identity based on the parish of DKR, however ‘sub-sets’ within this2. Sense that community needs to be built3. Good work being done, and has been done4. Communications within community and between organisations5. Need for events, places, opportunities to engage positively with

community 6. Safety, crime, anti social behaviour7. Public and Local Transport, traffic management issues8. What is the vision for the community into the future?

Next…

Final planning workshopMay 16th

- Finalising the action plan