Local Community Safety Partnership

Calls for Expressions of Interest – Appointment of Chairperson to Local Community Safety Partnership

Leitrim County Council invites expressions of interest for consideration for appointment as Chairperson of a new Local Community Safety Partnership, which is to be established in each Local Authority area, in line with the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.

Expressions of interest should be submitted by email to community@leitrimcoco.ie by Monday 15th July 2024.

Please note this date has now passed, Leitrim County Council are no longer accepting Expressions of Interest.

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Community Safety Fund 2025

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has opened the Community Safety Fund 2025 for applications. The annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to be directed into local projects to support and enhance community safety. Themes from 2024 successful applicants included projects aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation, social exclusion, youth programmes, prison post-release support. Many of the previous projects focused on education, sport, recreation, and social interaction to proactively address safety concerns in communities. Closing date Friday 5:00pm 16th May 2025.

For more information or to apply check out the website: Community Safety Fund 2025: Funding Call