The public consultation on the draft County Development Plan (2015 – 2021) is currently underway and the Chamber is preparing a submission as part of this process.    The draft Plan aims to provide a blue print for the proper planning and sustainable development of Cork County over a six year period to 2021 and is a very important document in establishing a sustainable platform for the recovery and the future growth of Cork County. 

In order to ensure as comprehensive and thorough a response as possible on the draft Plan – from the perspective of the Chamber’s membership – we are establishing an Expert Policy Submission Group – to assist in the development and finalisation of the Chamber’s submission [closing date for submission to County Council is 26^th February]. 

The policy department would like to invite any members interested in participating in the development of this submission to email there details to siobhan.bradley@corkchamber.ie by COB on Friday 24^th January 2013.  The Group will include representation from our Economic & Enterprise and Transport & Infrastructure Committee in addition to Regional Chambers.  We anticipate participation will involve attendance at one group meeting and follow up comments by email on our final proposal.