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Welcome to Your Council
Cork County Council's roles and responsibilities have expanded in recent years, and while we still provide traditional services such as Roads, Planning, and Housing, we are also supporting the core pillars of modern society, such as Community Development, Business Support, and Tourism.
Annual Budget of €458m in 2024 which is an increase on 2023 (€403m).
Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.
Services a population of 332,255 people or 117,742 households.
Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.
News
Cork County Council Joins Your Council Day on Friday, July 5th
Community Survey Launched for Kanturk Town Centre First Regeneration Plan
Public Notices
Clonakilty Local Enterprise Office Phone and Email Services Currently Unavailable
Cork County Council Municipal District of West Cork Community Hedge Cutting Scheme 2024 - 2025 Season
Events
Cork County Council Celebrates Return of Special Music Event Scheme for Seventh Year
West Cork Greenway – Skibbereen Sections - In Person Event - Skibbereen
Welcome from the Chief Executive
I am delighted to welcome you to the new Cork County Council website. I hope that you will find it easy to use and informative.
![Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.](/sites/default/files/styles/traditional_television/public/2024-06/hero-image-website.jpg?itok=6Yu46D9D)
Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cork County Council’s website. I believe that you will find its contents, links and online services to be of great interest and value.
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How your Council Works
Cork County Council is the second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size. The Council has an annual revenue budget of €372m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.
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Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes
There are 55 Elected Members, representing the 10 electoral areas, corresponding to the 8 Municipal Districts.
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Strategic Plans & Policies
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How can I Vote?
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Data Protection and Freedom of Information
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