Members of Mountmellick Town Team, from left: Bobby Delaney, Bill Dempsey, Maura Reddin, Cllr Paddy Bracken, Barbara Lalor, Fran Baker (chairman); Florence Fennelly and Lisa Delaney at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting.
Photo: Alf Harvey.
A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town Centre First Plan for Mountmellick.
This comes on foot of a full house that showed up at the launch of the plan at a public information evening in Mountmellick Library, Tuesday June 17.
The large turnout included community groups, local businesses, and stakeholders, all of whom engaged enthusiastically with the proposals.
This was followed by a business breakfast on Thursday June 18 so that commercial interests in the plan could be heard which was also well attended.
Information boards displayed the project proposals for the town. Copies of the draft plan were also made available at both events.
Visitors had in-depth discussions with members of the Town Team, consultants, and Laois County Council’s regeneration team who jointly hosted the event, gaining valuable insight into the vision for Mountmellick’s future.
Following feedback at both events, the display boards depicting the projects will be on show in Mountmellick Library, and copies of the plan will be available both in Mountmellick Library and County Hall, Portlaoise if people wish to view them.
The draft plan marks only the first step in the process. Following analysis of all the feedback received during the consultation period, the projects will be reviewed to accommodate and incorporate as many interests as possible.
Once the final Town Centre First Plan is adopted, it can then be used to secure funding for the future development and regeneration of the town.
Town Regeneration Officer Denise Rainey expressed her gratitude to all those who attended.
Members of Mountmellick Town Team, from left: Bobby Delaney, Bill Dempsey, Maura Reddin, Cllr Paddy Bracken, Barbara Lalor, Fran Baker (chairman); Florence Fennelly and Lisa Delaney at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.
She said: “We sincerely thank the community for their engagement and support at the Information Evening.
“It was fantastic to see such interest and energy for the future of Mountmellick, with great questions and feedback on the proposals.
Fergal Conroy, Jason McInerney and Beth Treseder from SLR Consulting at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.
“Their participation is vital in ensuring the final plan reflects the needs and aspirations of the community.
“We encourage everyone to continue spreading the word and ensuring as many voices as possible are heard in the consultation process.
Barbara Lalor, Maura Reddin and Danny McKenna at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.
“All we’d ask is if you know someone from Mountmellick, ask them to look up the plan and have their say.”
The draft plan is now on public display until Friday, July 11, 4pm, and submissions will be received up to this date.
Florence Fennelly, Colm Hannon, Shay Keane and Maeve Keane at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.John Cass (LCC); Shay Keenan, Sgt Graham Kavanagh, (crime prevention officer Laois/Offaly) and Hugh O’Byrne (SLR Consulting) at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.John Cass (LCC); Gerry Mulvaney and Shay Keenan at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.Bernie and Padraig O’Toole and Danny McKenna at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.Collette Dunne and Laura Cooke at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.Lesley Cowper (LCC); Gerry Mulvaney, Cllr Paddy Bracken and Shay Keenan at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.Maura Reddin and Ciss Geoghegan at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.Pat Duggan (Muintir Na Tíre Community Alert Development Officer for Eastern Region) and Sgt Graham Kavanagh (Crime Prevention Officer Laois/Offaly) at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.Claire Holland, Kate and Michael Dowling and Fran Baker (chairman Mountmellick Town Team) at Mountmellick Library for the launch of the Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan and Community Information Evening hosted by Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and SLR Consulting. Photo: Alf Harvey.
