Community
The Community Section in South Tipperary County Council was established in 1999 to service the County Development Board and to guide the expanded role for the Local Authority in relation to community development and in tackling disadvantages in society.
The South Tipperary County Development Board is overseeing the implementation of the County Strategy for Economic, Social and Cultural Development. The County Development Board is currently overseeing the implementation of the Review of County Strategy and 2005-2008 Action Plan Priorities. Progress reports on the actions in the County Strategy can be accessed on the website: http://www.southtippcdb.ie
Recreation and Community Facilities and Amenities Grant Scheme
With the adoption of an Amenity and Community Development Contribution's scheme and the allocation of approximately €1 million over the past two years, South Tipperary County Council is making a significant impact in advancing community projects.
Community and Enterprise administers the County Council's Scheme of Capital Grants for Recreational and Community Facilities and Amenities. This scheme provides financial grants to community and sporting groups throughout the county for capital works.In South Tipperary grant aid has been approved for various projects including club pitches, community pitches, community sports centres, family resource centres, gardens and playgrounds.
The Grants Scheme is advertised in early January of each year and closes in early April.
RAPID and CLÁR
RAPID stands for Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development. We have three RAPID areas in South Tipperary, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary Town and Clonmel Town.
CLÁR is a targeted investment programme for rural areas. The areas of South Tipperary covered by the CLÁR programme are Glengar, Curraheen and Clogher.For more information visit The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs at www.pobail.ie.
My Parish
Myparish is a register of community groups and facilities in the county. Contact details for 257 facilities and 456 groups are available here.MobhaileThis is a project to enable community groups to develop an online presence.
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