Projects shortlisted for awards 

FINGAL County Council has been shortlisted in the 15th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards for seven projects. 

The awards, sponsored by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, are held to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work carried out by Local Authorities all over Ireland and will take place on November 22 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry Demesne.

The shortlisted entries were in the following categories:

• Supporting Active Communities:Fingal Kaleidoscope Intergenerational Project (Seniors and Four-Year-Olds)

• Heritage and Built Environment: The Conservations, Management and Promotion of Fingal County Council’s Heritage Properties

• Health and Wellbeing: Fingal Athletics League

• Supporting Tourism: Fingal Tourism Development Office

• Enhancing the Urban Environment: Rock Garden Park, Swords

• Disability Services Provision: Rush Community Playground

• Festival of the Year: Flavours of Fingal County Show

Since the awards’ inception in 2004, Fingal County Council has been nominated in various categories 52 times, has won 10 awards and has been named Local Authority of the Year twice, most recently in 2016.

Speaking following the announcement, Mayor of Fingal Cllr Anthony Lavin said: “Opportunities such as these which highlight the dedication, innovation and commitment of Fingal County Council are always welcome and I wish all the finalists involved in bringing these projects to completion the very best of luck in the competition in November.”

Fingal County Council chief executive Paul Reid also welcomed news of the shortlisted projects. 

“I wish to pay tribute to all the staff who continually showcase best practice in Fingal County Council through efficient service delivery and the provision of measures to improve the lives of Fingal residents,” he said.

“We have been the recipient of several accolades in past Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards and I hope this year will echo previous successes.”