Laois County Council

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  • Active Parks Programme 2021

  • Creative Ireland Film Bursary 2021

    Creative Ireland Film Bursary 2021

    The Laois Short Film Inaugural Bursary aims to foster talent and activity in film making in County Laois and is funded by Creative Ireland in partnership with Laois County Council.  The Bursary is for a short drama or documentary film of 10 to 12 minutes duration to be shot in the county.

    The 2021 Bursary is now open for submissions with a deadline of 4pm on Friday  6th  August

    This year both short documentary (10-12mins) & drama (10-12mins) are being accepted.

    Also, a core member of each team applying for the bursary, ie Writer/ Director/ Producer, must be from or living in Laois.

     

    COMPETITIVE APPLICATIONS

    This Bursary is highly competitive and we are asking for the widest range of stories possible.  We are interested in screenplays that reflect aspects of Irish experience across different generations/gender/ethnicities,  class and landscapes.  It is important that Laois features on screen and so we would like to hear about locations you are thinking of using.

    The successful team are encouraged to hire local crew to work on the shoot.

    You can access the guidelines & application form here:

     

  • NATIONAL PLAY DAY, NATIONAL RECREATION WEEK – 3rd to 10th July 2021 (Inclusive)

  • NATIONAL RECREATION WEEK – 3rd to 10th July 2021 (Inclusive) – Archery at Portarlington Leisure Centre

  • DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR MINOR BUILDING WORKS – TRADESPERSONS – FAO PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRACTORS

    For the attention of Plumbing Contractors (Plumbers), Electrical Contractors (Electricians) and Contractors involved in carrying out services/works relating to Renewable Energy Systems and Ancillary Works.

    The Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC) published a Dynamic Purchasing System for Minor Building Works – Tradespersons on the 16th June 2021 on www.etenders.gov.ie.

    When established, Public Service Bodies, including Laois County Council will run competitions with the Economic Operators admitted to the Dynamic Purchasing System in their area.
    To access the Dynamic Purchasing System documentation, please ensure you register on the Office of Government Procurement website www.etenders.gov.ie.
    All Applications must be completed electronically on www.etenders.gov.ie.

    This Dynamic Purchasing System will replace the existing Multi-Party Framework Agreements for Plumbing Services for Local Authorities and Electrical Services for Local Authorities and includes a further Lot for Renewable Energy Systems and Ancillary Works.

    The Dynamic Purchasing System details are as follows:

    Competition Name Publishing

    Date

    		 Initial Application Closing

    Time & Date

    		 DPS Established Publishing Website
     

    Dynamic Purchasing System for Minor Building Works – Tradespersons

     

    		 16th June 2021  

    15:00 Hrs

     

    19th July 2021

    		 Q3, 2021  

    www.etenders.gov.ie

     

    System ID 192182

    Please see LGOPC Information Note.  Any queries, please email eproc@kerrycoco.ie or telephone 076 1064020

  • Local Property Tax Notice of Consideration of Setting a Local Adjustment Factor

    The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor.

    This means that Laois County Council can increase or decrease the basic rate of the Local Property Tax within the County by a maximum of +/-15% or leave it unaltered.

    At the meeting of Laois County Council held on 25th September 2023 to consider this matter the members agreed to increase the basic rate of local property tax by 10%. This rate applied for a period of one year from the 1st November 2023 (liability date) to the 31st October 2024. A review of the rate to be applied from the next liability date of 1st November 2024 will now be carried out.

    The Council will meet on the 30th of September 2024 to consider the setting of a local adjustment factor for a period specified in the resolution. Members must decide whether to leave the rate unadjusted or alternatively to apply an adjustment factor to the rate.

    Laois County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of varying the basic rate of the Local Property Tax on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.

    Submissions must be received by 6th September 2024 and can be sent to:
    •   LPT , Finance Department , Laois County Council, Aras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
    •   LPT@Laoiscoco.ie

    Signed:  Simon Walton
    Interim Chief Executive

    Dated:   30th July 2024

  • Help is At Hand

    Looking after your physical and mental health is more important than ever now. Help is at Hand is equipping people with information on where to go if they need emotional and mental health support during COVID-19.

    Help is at Hand click here

    https://laois.ie/help-is-at-hand-6/

     

  • Creative Ireland Grants 2021

    Creative Ireland Grants 2021

    Equipment Grant Scheme

    Laois County Council | Creative Ireland are awarding a total of five Equipment grants to creative and cultural individuals & groups.  The grant can be only used for the purchase of equipment that contributes to creative and cultural activities within Laois.

     

     

    For guidelines and application form:
    LCC – CI Equipment Grant Scheme 2021

    The closing date for receipt of applications for the Equipment Grant Scheme is 4pm Monday 19th July 2021.

    ‘Made in Laois’ (co-create) Grant Scheme

    Laois County Council | Creative Ireland are awarding  a total of five ‘Made in Laois’ co-create grants.  The aim of the grant scheme is to bring together a creative practitioner / organisation   and co-create with a local community / communities of place and interest.   A maximum grant of €2000 only to successful applicants.  The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Monday, July 19, 2021.

    For guidelines and application form:
    LCC – CI Made in Laois (co-create) Grant Scheme 2021

    The closing date for receipt of applications for the ‘Made in Laois’ Grant Scheme is 4pm Monday 19th July 2021.

  • Gardening for Biodiversity

    The Local Authority Heritage Officer Network has launched a campaign to get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep Well” Campaign.

    A free booklet “Gardening for Biodiversity” has been produced and is available from the Laois Heritage Officer. Get your free copy by emailing heritage@laoiscoco.ie and also available to download at www.laois.ie/heritage.

    Colouring books and colouring pages can be downloaded from https://laois.ie/departments/heritage/biodiversity/nature-is-good-for-you/

  • Water Safety Ireland – Laois, Swim Week/Kayak Skills in association with Woodenbridge Paddlers

  • Water Safety Ireland – Laois, National Pool Lifeguard Award

  • Community Check in Cards

    Registered members of the Public Participation Network will be delivering ‘Check-In’ cards to older and vulnerable persons in our communities, living alone or more isolated during this pandemic.  This neighbourly non-contact check in invites people to stay connected and reach out if they need support.  Contact the PPN at 057 8665661 or email ppn@laoiscoco.ie.