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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.

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Budget

Annual Budget of €458m in 2024 which is an increase on 2023 (€403m).

Scale

Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.

Population

Services a population of 360,152 people.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

News

Cork County Council icy weather preparations
20 Nov 2024

Cork County Council Update Ahead of Status Orange Snow and Rain Warning for Cork

Cork County Council’s full fleet has been deployed to carry out pre-emptive gritting on Priority 1 and Priority 2 routes and will be extended to treat Priority 3 routes as resources allow. Motorists are being urged to avoid unnecessary journeys and drive with extreme care even on roads that have been gritted. If a journey must be undertaken, please slow down, allow extra time and be aware of other roads users, especially vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

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Emergency Services
19 Nov 2024

Cork County Council Update on Status Yellow Snow/Ice Warning

Cork County Council is urging motorists to take extreme care on the roads as widespread frost and ice is forecast for the county. 

A Met Éireann Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning remains in place until 10.00 on Wednesday morning (20th of November) and will be in force again from 8.00pm on Wednesday evening. In addition, a Status Yellow Snow/Ice Warning has been issued for Cork from 4.00am on Thursday morning until 12 midday on Thursday. 

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Public Notices

Civic Amenity Public Notice
Environment
19 Nov 2024

Castletownbere Civic Amenity Site Notice

Please note Castletownbere Civic Amenity Site will be be opening at 10.30am and closing at 3.30pm on Wednesday, 20th of November and Friday, 22nd of November.

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Council, Governance and Administration
15 Nov 2024

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES 2024 - 2029

Cork County Council has established its Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Structure and Scheme, to consider matters connected with the formulation, development, monitoring, and review of policy which relate to the functions of Council and to advise Council on those matters.

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Events

After Dark Presents Bridgerton Symphonic
Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
21 Nov 2024

After Dark Presents: Bridgerton Symphonic

After Dark Presents: Bridgerton Symphonic, an immersice string quartet performance of music from the hit Netflix tv series with stunning visuals, in Skibbereen Town Hall.

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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.

A Welcome from the Chief Executive of Cork County Council
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.

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.

A Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll

The Mayor of the County of Cork

Mayor's Diary

Cork County Council Government, Trade and Tourism Delegation

Invite the Mayor of the County of Cork to an Event

Please Read the Instructions to Event Organisers Carefully

Books of Condolence

Books of Condolence

Ukraine

Offer a Home, Offer Hope for Ukraine

Cork County Council's Response to the Situation in Ukraine

County Cork Map

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.

How your Council Works
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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.

Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes
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Strategic Plans & Policies

Strategic Plans and Policies
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How can I Vote?

How can I Vote?
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Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Data Protection and Freedom of Information
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Accessibility, Maps and Publications

Accessibility, Maps and Publications
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Careers

Choose a Career at Cork County Council