Objectives
Clare County Council’s Corporate Plan 2024 - 2029 sets out the the vision and objectives of the Council for County Clare. The plan details five strategic themes reflecting the complex and interlinked working environment of the organisation. These themes cross cut all departments in the organisation in the delivery of our services to the people of Clare. Each theme has an associated high level strategic objective, and each strategic objective has been translated into high level priority actions across directorates.
The plan details by directorate the strategic goals and the supporting strategies and mechanisms for implementing and monitoring the council in achieving those objectives. It has been prepared in the context of the current external and internal operating environment while ensuring flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances as they arise. The consideration of climate change will be embedded into all of our policies and services.
Purpose, vision and core values
Clare County Council will continue to be a professional, responsive and inclusive local government that will lead the social, economic, physical, rural and tourism development of our county, and to have sustainable communities at its heart.
Strategic objectives 2024 - 2029
Clare County Council operates under six directorates namely Social Development, Physical Development, Rural Development, Tourism Development, Economic Development and Finance and Support Services. These directorates have agreed strategic objectives and supporting strategies as set out below.
Economic development directorate
To facilitate a pro-active economic environment where businesses locate and grow and create sustainable employment to support our communities, thus enhancing the economic value of County Clare.
Social development directorate
To enhance the quality of life for the people of County Clare through the provision of appropriate housing supports to those in need and by enabling and fostering access to information, learning, arts, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Rural development directorate
To deliver key projects and continue the engagement with rural communities, while also providing key corporate infrastructure and cultural services that will improve the quality of life, social and economic wellbeing of people in County Clare.
Physical development directorate
To deliver, maintain and protect key infrastructure to facilitate the economic, social, physical, tourism and rural development of County Clare in a manner which promotes sustainability, accessibility, connectivity and respect for the environment.
Tourism development directorate
To further strengthen the direction and economic benifit of tourism through out County Clare. Through a solid tourism portfolio from which local towns and villages can thrive from the tourism promotion and visitor flow around the County, in addition to collaborating with neighbouring attractions and businesses.
Finance and support services directorate
To provide human resources, financial and information communications and technology infrastructure to support and develop the Council’s ability to deliver evolving services to its customers by empowering our staff and enabling them to deliver to their best capacity.
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