Council

Budget

Annual Budget of €372m in 2022 which is an increase on 2021 (€348m).

Scale

Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.

Population

Services a population of 332,255 people or 117,742 households.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

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Other

26 Sep 2023

Final Council meeting for Chief Executive Tim Lucey

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn and Cork County Council Elected Members mark the final meeting of Council with outgoing Chief Executive Tim Lucey. Mayor O’Flynn and Councillors paid warm tribute to the CE for both his dedication to public service and commitment to Cork County throughout his tenure.

Roads and Transportation

25 Sep 2023

Hedge & Tree Cutting

Under Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993, landowners and occupiers of land are obliged to take all reasonable care to ensure that trees, ditches, hedges and other vegetation growing on their land are not or could not become a danger to people using or working on a public road or public footpath.

Innovative Rain Garden System Unveiled in Cobh Article Home

Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development

22 Sep 2023

Innovative Rain Garden System Unveiled in Cobh

A new green drainage system designed to capture and purify rainwater run-off from roads and footpaths has been unveiled at East Beach in Cobh by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Cork County Council.

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Environment

21 Sep 2023

Cork County Council Embarks on a Visionary Journey Towards Green Energy Excellence in Cork Harbour and Coastline

The Cork County coast and harbour offers unlimited potential in terms of green energy prospects.

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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development

22 Sep 2023

Dusey Cable Car Remains Out of Service - Technical Issue Resolution Update

We wish to inform you that the Dusey Cable Car is currently out of service due to a technical issue.

Roads and Transportation

22 Sep 2023

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

Emergency Services

22 Sep 2023

Public consultation of the draft External Emergency Plan for Upper Tier COMAH site

Zenith Energy Bantry Bay Terminal Ltd, Whiddy Island, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75CX52

Community

22 Sep 2023

Public Concession For Trading On Cork County Council Lands – 2023

Cork County Council is proposing to grant a public concession to concerns to trade in specific locations in the county.

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Community

01 Oct 0023

Together at the Lodge mental health and wellbeing event comes to Midleton

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is proud to announce the first 'Together at the Lodge' free mental health and wellbeing event at the Midleton Lodge Park, on Sunday October 1st, from 1pm -5pm.

Business and Economy

19 Oct 2022

National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office North and West is delighted to welcome the return of the Southwest’s National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event to Cork for 2023.

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Arts and Culture

08 Sep 2023

Matrix by Artist Przemyslaw Richter opens at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery

“Matrix”, an exhibition by Artist Przemyslaw Richter will open at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery on Friday, the 8th of September. The works explore the individual genetic patterns seen in human body parts with the support of biometric technology.

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Chief Executive Cork County Council Mr Tim Lucy

Welcome from the Chief Executive

I am delighted to welcome you to the new Cork County Council website. I hope that you will find it easy to use and informative.

A Welcome from the Chief Executive of Cork County Council

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Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cork County Council’s website. I believe that you will find its contents, links and online services to be of great interest and value.

A Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn

How your Council Works

Cork County Council is the second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size. The Council has an annual revenue budget of €372m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

How your Council Works