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Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport under the Sports Capital Programme in the following locations; - €15,745 for upgrade of Grove St., Crinkle MUGA - €48,450 for development of new MUGA at Churchview Heights Edenderry and Joseph‟s Terrace, Portarlington - €39, 812 for development of new MUGA at College View, Rahan. All projects were substantially complete by year end and costs were supplemented by an additional €40,000 from own resources as match funding requirement. The Council also progressed proposals under the Joint Playground Policy with Offaly Local Development Company and assisted with insurance cover for Edenderry Playground and site assessment and suitability at other locations including Clara and Rhode. Housing, Social & Cultural S.P.C. The SPC met 4 times during 2011 and the following issues were agreed and recommended to Council for adoption: SPC Policies, Programmes and Initiatives adopted 2011 Fixed Term Tenant Purchase Scheme Scheme of Letting Priorities 2011 (Amendments and Additions) Review of Traveller Accommodation Programme 2009 - 2013 Other Items considered and discussed by SPC Homeless Forum and Homeless services Housing Maintenance Review Update on Anti-Social Behaviour Policy Update on Rental Accommodation Scheme/Leasing Scheme Update on Library Development Plan Report on Statutory Housing Needs Assessment Tullamore Library and Arts Facility Offaly Film Commission Public Arts Protocol Arts Initiatives 2012 Grove St MUGA redeveloped in 2011 Offaly Local Authorities Annual Report 2011
LIBRARY SERVICE Throughout 2011 the Library service continued to work within the framework set out in the Library Development Plan 2010-2014: Planning for the future –connecting with the community. The plan sets out a vision for the library service to provide a socially inclusive library service open and accessible to all underpinned by quality customer service. 6 key priorities were identified that will guide the future development of the library service. Improve infrastructure: building, technology and stock Quality service Children's and school service Culture, heritage, information and learning Linkages and cooperation Marketing and promotion The delivery of the plan will continue to be challenging in terms of budgetary cutbacks and customer demand for library services. Overall there is an increased demand for library services with visits, issues, internet use and membership showing increases. Reduced funding and staffing will make it increasingly difficult to maintain existing opening hours and provision of stock and media to 8 branch libraries. Performance 2011 189,049 visits 12,045 members 21,207 loans 44,216 internet sessions with significant increase in wifi 317% increase in wifi users - 2400 15% increase in loans –193,4000 42% increase in website hits – 43,814 Wide variety of events –Hullabaloo Festival, Bealtaine, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Heritage Week, Environmental talks, Author visits, Art exhibitions & much more (See appendix 1 for library events and photos) Infrastructure: buildings technology and stock Construction commenced to refurbish Tullamore Central Library and Headquarters in September in 2011. An expected completion date is set for May/June 2012. Meanwhile full services are provided from a temporary library in O‟ Connor Square. The new refurbished central library will include: Multi-functional community space • Dedicated ICT training area • Multi-purpose meeting rooms • Teenage / Local History / Children’s / Study area etc. • Exhibition area • Self-service • Study facilities • Internet and wifi Offaly Local Authorities Annual Report 2011
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