GRD launch a Community Survey for new LEADER Programme
Galway Rural Development (GRD ), who are preparing a Local Development Strategy to deliver the next LEADER Programme for the municipal districts of east Galway, have launched an online survey to give the people of East Galway their say on the priorities for the 2023-27 programme.
GRD have already held a number of well-attended community meetings in Athenry, Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam in order to gather ideas and they have now launched an online community survey to ensure that everyone in the region has an opportunity to give their views and ideas etc.
Steve Dolan, CEO of GRD, said “We have been really pleased at the level of engagement and the ideas that we received at the different consultation sessions, but there may be people, organisations and businesses that missed the opportunity to attend so we would encourage them to log to it and have their say”.
“The key to a good plan is to make sure it reflects the needs, opportunities and aspirations of the community, so getting insights and creating ownership of the plan at community level is important. The survey can be accessed across our social media platforms or at surveymonkey.com/r/KVFNGVN ”
GRD’s LEADER Manager, Conor Carty, added “This time around, the programme has a bigger focus on the environment, on climate change, as well as on rural infrastructure, social inclusion, business, and tourism. We at GRD are keen to encourage developments in these areas over the coming years.”
The LEADER programme is a European Union initiative to support rural development projects initiated at the local level in order to revitalise rural areas and create jobs. The LEADER team can be contacted by email at [email protected].
Galway City Gardens of the Year 2023 open for entries
Do you have green fingers or know someone whose garden is filled with colourful blooms or spectacular vegetables?
Galway City Council is inviting all keen gardeners to celebrate their wonderful green spaces in the annual Garden of the year awards 2023.
Entries are welcome in a variety of categories including ‘Best Residential Estate’, ‘Best Front Garden’, ‘Best School’, ‘Best Public and Commercial Building’ and ‘Best Community Project’.
Entries are invited online, by Friday May 26.
Judging will take place throughout June and July with prizes including trophies and up to €300 for winners, at an awards ceremony in the Autumn.
