LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDS SHORTLIST FOR 2022

A total of 23 local authorities have been shortlisted for this year’s Excellence in Local Government Awards, across over 15 categories, including new additions such as ‘Climate Change’, ‘Communications’ and ‘Diversity & Inclusion’.

Click here for the full list of nominations for 2022.

Now in its 19th year, the awards scheme is held annually in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Offering his congratulations to those local authorities on the shortlist, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, Peter Burke TD said that over the last two years, he had spoken of how they have delivered on an unprecedented global event.

He said that they had demonstrated “flexibility and adaptability to deliver on community calls and local supports for individuals suffering isolation and loneliness through the Covid pandemic”.

The Minister added that local authorities had also demonstrated agility “and have been fundamental in welcoming and accommodating our Ukrainian citizens fleeing their country. In rising to the occasion our local authorities have only further proven their dedication to the communities they serve”.

Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said that the shortlist of 80 projects represented the daily essence of the hard work and ambitious planning at local level.We’re also delighted to reveal the shortlist for the new additions to this year’s Awards. The range of projects received for these new categories highlight the ingenuity amongst local authorities in developing new civic solutions to help Ireland become a better place to live and do business.

The Excellence in Local Government Award winners will be announced at the 19th annual ceremony on 24 November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry. Awards will be presented for excellence in 15 different categories, while one local authority will be once again awarded the overall award and named Local Authority of the Year.