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Baltinglass Town Team Formed to Drive Local Development through Community-Led Initiatives

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A formation meeting for the Baltinglass Town Team was held on 25th June, 2025, at Baltinglass Courthouse, bringing together local residents, community groups, business owners, and representatives from Wicklow County Council. The meeting was a follow-up to a series of information evenings aimed at engaging the local community and outlining the objectives of the national Town Centre First Policy. This policy focuses on locally-led change and community-driven projects with support from the local authority. The Baltinglass Town Team will serve as a collaborative structure to identify and advance community-driven projects, with a focus on regenerating and sustainably developing the town centre.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Baltinglass Town Team was formed through a collaborative effort between local residents, community groups, business owners, and representatives from Wicklow County Council.
  • The team's primary goal is to drive locally-led change and community-driven projects, with support from the local authority under the Town Centre First framework.
  • The team will hold regular meetings to explore opportunities and develop initiatives that enhance the vitality and sustainability of Baltinglass.
  • A Town Centre Health Check has already been completed for Baltinglass, providing important data and insights into the social, economic, and physical condition of the town centre.
  • The Baltinglass Town Team will prioritize projects that align with local needs, utilizing the evidence base provided by the health check.
  • Cllr. Avril Cronin, Cathaoirleach of the Baltinglass Municipal District, emphasized the importance of community engagement and collaboration in local development.
  • Cllr. Jason Mulhall, Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Baltinglass Municipal District, praised the collaborative effort and expressed his enthusiasm for the team's potential to help Baltinglass thrive.
  • Emer O'Gorman, Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, welcomed the formation of the Town Team and emphasized Wicklow County Council's commitment to supporting communities like Baltinglass in shaping their own futures.

Statistics:

  • The Baltinglass Town Team was formed on 25th June, 2025.
  • The Town Centre Health Check for Baltinglass has already been completed, providing data and insights into the town centre's social, economic, and physical condition.
  • The Town Centre First Policy aims to support locally-led change and community-driven projects in town centres across the UK.

Sources:

  • Wicklow County Council and UK Government news release
  • Meeting notes from the Baltinglass Town Team formation meeting

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