The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP ) is inviting residents, community groups, businesses and organisations across the city to take part in a series of public consultation events to help shape Galway City’s first Community Safety Plan.
The consultations will give people an opportunity to share their experiences, concerns and ideas on issues affecting community safety and wellbeing, including public spaces, social inclusion, community services, youth supports and future priorities for the city.
The LCSP brings together representatives from local communities, statutory agencies, public services and elected members to work collaboratively to improve safety and quality of life across Galway City. A central part of developing the new Community Safety Plan is listening directly to the people who live, work, study and spend time in the city.
Feedback gathered during the consultation process will help identify the issues that matter most to local communities and inform practical actions aimed at making Galway a safer, more connected and more inclusive place for everyone.
Six consultation sessions will take place across the city:
7 September: Menlo Park Hotel, 12pm–2pm
7 September: The Harbour Hotel, 6.30pm–8.30pm
8 September: Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, 12pm–2pm
8 September: Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, 6.30pm–8.30pm
9 September: The Clayton Hotel, 12pm–2pm
9 September: The Clayton Hotel, 6.30pm–8.30pm
People wishing to attend are asked to register using the online registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bnk1mBaRMV. Alternatively, registration enquiries can be made by emailing [email protected].
The LCSP is encouraging everyone with an interest in the future of Galway City to attend and contribute their views.
Speaking ahead of the consultations, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, said community safety was about ensuring people feel safe, welcome and connected in the places where they live, work and spend their time.
“These consultations provide an important opportunity for individuals and communities to help shape the priorities and actions that will inform Galway City’s first Community Safety Plan,” he said. “We encourage everyone to take part, share their views and help us build a safer, stronger and more inclusive city for all.”
Chair of the Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership, Cllr Níall McNelis, also encouraged people to participate.
“The success of the Community Safety Plan depends on hearing directly from the people and communities it is intended to serve,” he said. “Whether your concerns relate to neighbourhood safety, community wellbeing, youth services, public spaces, or social inclusion, your views matter. We want as many voices as possible to contribute to this important conversation.”
Community safety extends beyond crime prevention and policing. It encompasses health and wellbeing, social inclusion, community cohesion, the quality of public spaces and ensuring that all members of society feel safe and supported.
The new Community Safety Plan will establish a shared vision and set out practical actions based on priorities identified through public consultation and partnership working.
