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Welcome to Your Council

Cork County Council's roles and responsibilities have expanded in recent years, and while we still provide traditional services such as Roads, Planning, and Housing, we are also supporting the core pillars of modern society, such as Community Development, Business Support, and Tourism.

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Budget

Annual Budget of €458m in 2024 which is an increase on 2023 (€403m).

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.

News

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Housing
17 Sep 2024

Cork County Council Announces Affordable Homes in Macroom

Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Macroom. Applications for the new two and three bed houses at Meadowlands, Macroom will open at 12 noon on Monday the 30th of September 2024.

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Arts and Culture
11 Sep 2024

Cork County Culture Night Returns on Friday 20th September 2024

Communities around Cork County are gearing up for an exciting Culture Night 2024, with over 120 free events taking place in their localities on Friday 20th September. From Abba in ancient castles, to DJs beside the sea and music and dancing in the streets, this year’s programme promises to be one of the most exciting yet. 

Public Notices

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Roads and Transportation
18 Sep 2024

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

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

Events

A exhibition exploring the impact of plastics and reimagining how our natural world might be studied by future generations.
Arts and Culture
05 Sep 2024

The Unnatural Museum opens at LHQ Gallery

A new exhibition exploring the impact of plastics and reimagining how our natural world might be studied by future generations opens at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery next week.

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Resident
17 Sep 2024

In Person Public Consultations - Proposed Cork to Kinsale Greenway

Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on the route corridor options for the proposed Cork to Kinsale Greenway. Funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) Greenway programme, the project is proposing to provide a Greenway between Cork City and Kinsale.

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Arts and Culture
20 Sep 2024

Culture Night Cork County 2024

Culture Night returns to Cork County on Friday 20th September 2024 with an electrifying programme of events and experiences for everyone to enjoy.

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Environment
21 Sep 2024

Cork County Council Celebrates Sustainable Development Goals Week with Workshops on Sustainable Heritage

Cork County Council presents a series of workshops focusing on the theme of Sustainable Heritage called ‘The Green Time Machine: What can the past teach us about a sustainable future? These engaging sessions, led by Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence Shannon Forde, will be held at Cobh, Skibbereen and Kinsale libraries during Sustainable Development Goals Week.

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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.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.

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.

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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.

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Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes

There are 55 Elected Members, representing the 10 electoral areas, corresponding to the 8 Municipal Districts.

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Strategic Plans & Policies

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How can I Vote?

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Data Protection and Freedom of Information

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Accessibility, Maps and Publications