Just published: the 2024 Local Government Climate Action KPI Report. It shows what Ireland's local authorities are doing to address climate change, what's actions have already been taken, and what's planned in the years ahead. Download the full report here: www.localgov.ie/research/202...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter? From house calls to gorse fires to school visits, the fire service does far more than you might think. We talked to Wicklow County Council’s Peter Kelly to find out the job. www.localgov.ie/news/climbin...

Don't forget - the closing date for the Local Government Graduate Planner Recruitment Programme is next Tuesday, 1 July at 12pm. Your opportunity to grow your career and help shape sustainable communities. Apply here: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner #LocalGovernmentJobs

"What I love most about the job — no two days are the same. You're always doing something new." Hear from Craig Doyle of Dublin City Council to get an insight into the daily life of a graduate planner in the local government sector: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqEd...

It's #RefugeeWeekIreland 2025, a nationwide festival of compassion and connection. Local authorities play a vital role supporting displaced people. Learn more about the work they're doing, and their approach to support "integration from day one": www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...

Cuir iarratas isteach ar chlár pleanálaithe iarchéime de chuid comhairle cathrach nó contae áitiúil agus cuir tús le tionchar a imirt ar do thodhchaí, agus ar thodhchaí daoine i bpobail na hÉireann. Cuir iarratas isteach anois: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl... #LocalGovernmentJobs

"The welfare of communities is at the forefront when assessing development proposals." Learn more about what planners in local authorities do - and how their work benefits communities - in this interview with Max, a grad planner at Dublin City Council: localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/Max....

Plan and shape your community’s future! The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. It offers the chance to work on innovative projects from day one. Learn more: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...

Le clár rialtais áitiúil um pleanálaithe iarchéime cuirtear an deis ar fáil do chéimithe pleanála úrnua obair a dhéanamh ar thionscadail nuálacha a mbíonn tionchar dearfach acu ar chomhairlí cathrach agus contae in Éirinn. Tuilleadh eolais anseo: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...

The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is an exciting pathway to a rewarding career. Working in planning is varied, vital and deeply connected to the future of our communities. Apply by 1 July for the 2025 intake: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner

Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. Along the way, they're fostering integration and helping to build more connected communities. Read more about their approach and the impact they're making: www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...

Recruitment for the Graduate Planner Programme 2025 has begun. An opportunity to work on projects that shape the built environment, support local economies and enhance the quality of life for everyone. To find out more go to: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner

Plan vibrant spaces, design thriving communities, and make a lasting impact that shapes Irish communities. Apply now to become a graduate planner in local government and plan places people love. Apply now: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The... #LocalGovernmentJobs

Making Ireland a great place to grow older. Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age. Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/making-... #yourcouncil

Did you know it's not uncommon to find lead piping in older Irish homes? There's some nasty health risk associated with domestic lead piping. If your home is affected, support is available to help you replace it. See: www.localgov.ie/news/getting...

What do people value when they contact their local authority? According to a new survey, a positive experience boils down to: 🔹 Efficiency 🔹 Straightforward communications 🔹 Transparency Read the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/sites/defaul...

How do people find dealing with their local council? Our survey of over 1300 people delves into what went well and where there’s room to improve. Download the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/research/the...

Local Government Ireland is now on Bluesky! Here to talk about news, events and activities related to local government in Ireland.