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Cork County Council Launches Two Flexible Work Hubs in Mitchelstown and Cobh

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The Cork County Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, has officially opened two flexible work hubs in Mitchelstown and Cobh, providing local communities with access to working facilities, private offices, and networking opportunities. The new facilities were co-funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme and Cork County Council. The hubs are part of the National Connected Hubs network, which aims to provide sustainable and flexible work options to remote workers, SMEs, and start-ups.

Key Takeaways:

  • The two flexible work hubs in Mitchelstown and Cobh provide 36 and 15 desk spaces, respectively, along with private offices and meeting rooms.
  • Both hubs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offer daily, weekly, and monthly rentals.
  • The hubs are co-located with local libraries in Mitchelstown and Cobh, making them easily accessible to the community.
  • The Mitchelstown hub features a large office space with room for 10 people, while the Cobh facility has three offices for two or three people.
  • Minister of State Jerry Buttimer T.D. stated that the hubs will play a significant role in revitalizing communities and promoting sustainable, flexible work options.
  • The National Connected Hubs network has over 360 hubs in Ireland, with the goal of reaching 400 by the end of 2023.
  • Chief Executive Moira Murrell emphasized the hubs' potential to contribute to vibrant and inclusive local economies by nurturing an ecosystem and offering workers the freedom to choose where they live and work.

Statistics:

  • 36 desk spaces available at the Mitchelstown hub
  • 15 desk spaces available at the Cobh hub
  • Over 360 remote working hubs in Ireland as part of the National Connected Hubs network
  • Goal of reaching 400 hubs in Ireland by the end of 2023
  • Hubs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Sources:

  • Cork County Council
  • UK Government
  • Department of Rural & Community Development
  • Minister of State Jerry Buttimer T.D.
  • Chief Executive Moira Murrell

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