About the programme
The All-Island Local Authority Programme is a strategic partnership comprising 10 Chief Executives, 5 from SOLACE NI (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives, NI (SOLACE, NI) and 5 from the CCMA (County and City Management Association). The work of the Forum is developed through practical joint projects and the sharing of knowledge, expertise and best practice.
The vision of the Forum: “is of strong, sustainable working relationships and shared understanding between Chief Executives and local authorities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, delivering positive outcomes for communities and places.
How it works
The Local Authority Programme supports the All-Island Local Authority Forum by providing opportunities for cross-border co-operation on a range of issues of mutual interest to both administrations and by facilitating collaboration of best practice, joint initiatives as well as a shared learning.
The Forum operates through a working group structure, with thematic sub-groups and the current priority areas of focus for the All-Island Local Authority Forum are:
Leadership
Climate Action and Mitigation
Town Centre Regeneration
Sustainable Tourism
Relationship building is a cross-cutting theme of all activities undertaken by the Forum and typical activities delivered include conferences, study visits, training seminars, and learning exchange events.
The Impact
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10 Chief Executives, five from SOLACE NI (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives), and five from the CCMA (County and City Management Association) take part.
New working group established to examine how data can be used to revitalise towns.
Programme to develop sustainable tourism underway.
Our Current Members
Meet the Team
Paula Madigan
Morgan O'Toole
Our Funders
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