Kildare Co.Co Podcast Series

Following a four-year construction programme, The Kerdiffstown Park project, remediated the former Kerdiffstown Landfill into a 30-hectare multi-use public park.  Using the latest proven landfill management practices and sustainable construction techniques, these works transformed the former landfill site into a fantastic public amenity to be used and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike and for generations to come. In this episode we are joined by some of the team who worked on various aspects of the project and whom will give us an insight of how this fantastic facility was transformed from a former landfill to a public park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we speak to Paula O’Rourke, our Climate Action Co-Ordinator, where we discuss the contents of the recently published Climate Action Plan and learn what we can do as a community to help tackle climate changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we begin our Brigid 1500 celebrations, we were delighted to chat with Katie Lane, Coordinator of the Kildare County Council Brigid 1500 festival programme. Listen to find out more about the exciting event!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know where your Local Property Tax is going? In this episode of the Kildare County Council podcast we’re talking all things Local Property Tax. What it is, how it’s allocated and we’ll hear about some of the amazing projects, initiatives and groups from right across the county about how the benefits of this funding are being felt by everyone within our communities. To discuss all of this, and more, we’re joined by Marian Higgins, Kildare County Council’s Director of services for Community, Climate, Environment and Water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 6 Breda Maher, Regional Co-ordinator, CARO joins host Amy Granville, Senior Planner, Kildare County Council to explore the area of Climate Change and how the County Development Plan along with the Local Authority Climate Action Plan seeks to put a strategy for making Kildare climate responsive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social infrastructure, community facilities and community development are vital to the creation of sustainably communities and supporting a healthy lifestyle.  In this episode, Marian Higgins, Director of Economic, Community & Cultural Development joins Eoghan Ryan, Director of Service, Kildare County Council to explore how the County Development Plan will seek to support the development of sustainable communities in KildareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 4 Eoghan Ryan, Director of Planning and Strategic Development is joined by Kildare County Council’s Heritage Officer, Bridget Loughlin When the country was adapting to multiple lockdowns throughout the country during the Covid 19 pandemic, with periods of restriction within 2km and 5km of our homes, many of those living in urban areas didn’t have access to open green spaces.  In response to this, the County Development Plan is seeking to develop a strategy to address this, as well as the need to preserve and develop our heritage and Green infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kildare County Council’s Director of Planning and Strategic Development, Eoghan Ryan hosts this episode of the series and is joined by guest, Allan Shine, CEO of County Kildare Chamber.  The discussion explores the role of the County Development Plan in sustaining and developing Kildare’s economy, including topics such as job creation, FDI, providing expanded opportunities and developing a resilient economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 2 of the series, Interim Chief Executive of Kildare County Council Sonya Kavanagh joins host Amy Granville to discuss some of the key areas of the County Development and offers her insight into developing Kildare as one of the best places to live, work and do business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 1 of the Kildare County Council podcast series ‘Understanding Kildare’s County Development Plan’ we will introduce the draft County Development Plan, what it is, its objectives, purpose and relevance. As the first citizen of Kildare, Cathaoirleach, Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil will give his perspective on his hopes and ambitions for the plan and how its development is informed by the current and future needs of the citizens, communities, and businesses of Kildare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.