DLR Community Helpline is up and running. The Helpline proved immensely beneficial during the first lockdown for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown residents. More information can be found here. If you or a member of your group need help getting groceries or pharmacy prescriptions or feel isolated or alone, please get in contact with the Helpline.

Freephone: 1800 804 535
Landline: 01 271 3199
Email: covidsupport@dlrcoco.ie

DLRCoCo have also put a number of initiatives and supports in place for all residents to build their physical and mental wellbeing (sports, arts, online workshops and much more).  For a full list of services that remain open during the level 5 restrictions can be found here.

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Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is currently holding a public consultation on its Active School Travel initiative which comprises three new pilot cycle/pedestrian routes, to upgrade and connect the existing walking and cycling network in the County. These new, consolidated routes totalling approximately 20 kilometres in length, are aimed at encouraging increased walking and cycling to school, and for wider use by the general public. Several community groups have submitted suggestions and proposals to refine and improve the proposed routes. The consultation will remain open to the public until the 6th November. Detailed maps of the proposed routes and how submit your views on the proposals can be found here.

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The Irish Cancer Society are in urgent need of volunteers to drive patients to and from chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals nationwide. Volunteers will need their own cars, but all expenses are paid. Further information can be obtained by emailing transport@irishcancer.ie or via the following link.

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Every 5 years Local Authorities in Ireland are obliged to develop a Corporate Plan, which will run for a five year period, assisting the Council in framing it’s objectives and priorities. DLR are currently undertaking a consultation process to help identify core values underpinning the Councils objectives for the next five years. To have your say in prioritising DLR activities, please submit your comments and opinions, confidentially and anonymously, via the following link.

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DLRCoCo are currently welcoming written submissions or observations on the licence application for proposed concerts to be held in Marlay Park from July 5th – 7th. Deadline for receipt of comments is April 9th, and details can be found by following the link below

https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/planning/proposedconcerteventsmarlaypark2019/

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A nationwide campaign is currently underway to encourage all eligible electors to check the Draft 2019/2020 Register of Electors prior to the published register in February 2019. To ensure inclusion in the Register of Electors for next year, the deadline for applications is 25th November 2018.

An opportunity to register to vote is taking place on Thursday 22nd November from 7.00-9.00 pm in St Attracta’s Junior School Hall. Application forms will be available to fill out, as well as a member of An Garda Síochána who will stamp/sign each application.

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