A new website will help the public in Waterford access information on over 1,000 local Government services provided by the 31 local authorities.
LocalGov.ie, launched by Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon, is the biggest online directory of local authority services ever developed in Ireland.
The roll out of the site comes as research shows 60% of people have found it difficult to find the information they need from their local authority area.
One of the primary aims of the site is to provide a database of national grants and funding opportunities for individuals, sporting clubs and businesses – and a guide on how to access these in the users’ local area.
Funding, for example, is available for a wide range of activities including anti-litter and anti-graffiti initiatives, historic structures, mobility aids and vacant properties.
The website also provides an advisory role – offering information on subjects including responsible dog ownership.
The site, which will be regularly updated as information and legislation changes, was launched on Thursday, 19 September, last.
It will be continually reviewed and updated with new information and development enhancements, in line with the Digital and ICT Strategy 2030 – Digital Local Government: Working for Everyone.
Visit the website, which is now live, at localgov.ie.
Pictured: Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD, launches LocalGov.ie with Patricia Liddy, Project Board Chair of LocalGov.ie.
