2: Values, Objectives and Priorities

Fingal County Council Mission Statement

• To be the place of choice to live, work, visit and to do business in Ireland. This is reflected through a wide range of strategic assets supporting vibrant communities, prosperous businesses and tourism.

Core Values of Fingal County Council

• Strong customer and citizen focus
• High standards of conduct, probity and impartiality
• Accountable and Responsive
• Innovative and Inclusive
• Integrity and respect for all

Strategic Imperatives/Corporate Objectives

• Develop economic plans and strategies to create an environment to support growth in the Fingal economy, create jobs and support business.
• Implement the Government Housing Strategy to support sustainable communities.
• Strengthen the proposition and marketing of tourism in Fingal through a new tourism plan and engagement with key state agencies.

Strategic Priorities

1. Economic Strategies

• Develop and Implement the Fingal Local Economic & Community Plan
• Adoption and Implementation of the County Development Plan 2017-2023
• National Climate Change Adaption Framework
• Embracing the initiatives in Putting People First through governance reforms

2. Housing and Community Strategies

• Implement the Social Housing Strategy 2020 to increase the supply of housing in the County.
• Promote social, cultural and economic development
• Promote active citizenship.

3. Tourism and Events Strategies

• Develop and implement a Tourism Strategy for Fingal that attracts visitors to the County and supports the local economy.
• Develop and promote the tourism potential of the Heritage Properties.
• Promote Fingal events nationally and internationally to increase the number of visitors to Fingal.