Submission to Galway City Council Draft Galway City Development Plan - Galway City Early Years sub- committee of CYPSC

Unique Reference Number: 
GLWC-C2-202
Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Galway City Early Years sub- committee of CYPSC
Consultation: 
Draft Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029
Date Submitted: 
13.04.2022 - 19:17
No. of documents attached: 
1
Boundaries Captured on Map: 
No
Author: 
Galway City Early Years sub- committee of CYPSC

Observations

Introduction/Preface

Chapter: 
Volume 1: Written Statement » Preface

Introduction

The Draft City Development plan provides an opportunity to support the promotion of health and wellbeing and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. There are a number of areas within the draft plan that could be strengthened as follows:

Preface

  • Strategic Policy Framework section – Include Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan 2021–2025
Attachments: 
Submission Our City Our Future - Galway Early Years Subcommittee.docx
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Chapter 1 - Strategic Context and Core Strategy / All Chapters

Chapter: 
Volume 1: Written Statement » Chapter 1: Core Strategy

Include the promotion of health and wellbeing as a strategic goal of the Galway City Development Plan.  It is important that this is included in the plan as all government department and agencies including Local Authorities have a responsibility to promote healthy communities. The City Development plays an important role in supporting population health and wellbeing of children of all ages from birth upwards.

All Chapters

  • Integrate the promotion and protection of health and wellbeing as a core objective
  • Commit to undertake health and wellbeing impact assessments of policies, applications and developments which include the prevention and reduction of alcohol related harm
  • Include a commitment to consult and collaborate with the HSE and other stakeholders in relation to the development and implementation of policies and plans
  • Ensure that the City Development plan is supportive of the implementation of existing strategies including Healthy Galway City,  Galway Children and Young People’s Plan

Chapter 5 - Natural Heritage, Recreation and Amenity

Chapter: 
Volume 1: Written Statement » Chapter 5: Natural Heritage, Recreation and Ameni...
  • Consider local needs and ensure that recreation and play areas are part of each neighbourhood for all age groups from 0 years upwards   
  • Policy 5.6 Community Spaces – Child Friendly City
    • Ensure the City Development plan supports the implementation of Galway Children and Young People’s Plan
    • Foster the development of play facilities and amenities that are appropriate for all ages including 0-3 years olds  
  • 5.10 Specific objectives to include - Facilitate the development of accessible and low cost indoor and outdoor play spaces for children and families of all ages including 0-3 years

Information

Unique Reference Number: 
GLWC-C2-202
Status: 
Submitted
Date Submitted: 
13.04.2022 - 19:17
No. of documents attached: 
1
Boundaries Captured on Map: 
No
Consultation: 
Draft Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029