Wicklow Uplands Council takes a community led approach to sustainable development in the Wicklow And Dublin Uplands in partnership with the people who live, work and recreate there.

Would you like to take part in the discussion?

A Joint Panel Meeting will take place on the 25th of February at the Hollywood Community Centre

Hosted by Wicklow Uplands Council, this event is a joint meeting of its panel groups to provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.

One of the topics to be discussed is the shared recreation use of the uplands, with representatives of Mountaineering Ireland, Motor Cycling Ireland, NPWS and a host of interest groups participating at the event.

Each of the 4 panel groups (listed below) will break into individual meetings to discuss relevant issues, activities and initiatives and seek input and feedback from the panel representatives.

– Community Panel

– Economic and Tourism Panel

– Environment and Recreation Panel

– Farming and Landowning Panel

The key objectives of the meeting are:

– To provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.

-To identify opportunities to strengthen each of these sectors.

– To discuss ‘live’ issues within the panels and look at ways in which Wicklow Uplands Council can assist member organisations and individuals.

– To provide an opportunity for networking and discussion amongst the tourism, community, recreation and farming sectors.

-To identify opportunities to strengthen each of these sectors.

– To discuss ‘live’ issues within the panels and look at ways in which Wicklow Uplands Council can assist member organisations and individuals.

If you are interested in coming along please RSVP to info@wicklowuplands.ie or ph: 01 2818406. Refreshments will be available.

New members are always welcome and you can sign up on the night.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:

The Uplands Council believes that the people who live, work and recreate in the Wicklow and Dublin Uplands must be provided with opportunities to participate in the various local, regional and national decision making processes affecting the area. The Council represents the views of the local people and presents their case to the statutory decision makers.