Sligo LCSP Meeting Summary Reports

Summary Report of Sligo Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) Inaugural Meeting on 8th December 2025 at County Hall, Riverside


On 8th December 2025, the inaugural meeting of the Sligo Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) took place at County Hall, Riverside, Sligo. Representatives from Elected members, An Garda Síochána, the HSE, Tusla, Sligo County Council, community organisations, local residents and other sectors possessing relevant experience or expertise make up the LCSP and together hope to shape a safer, more connected county through collaboration and evidence-based action.

 

Meeting Items – Decisions and Actions

  • Election of Chairperson & Vice Chairperson
  • Adoption of Terms of Reference
  • Adoption of Standing Orders
  • Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest
  • Meetings Schedule for 2026
  • Correspondence:
  • Any Other Business

 

Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Cllr. Marie Casserly was elected Chairperson Ms. Pippa Black was elected Vice Chairperson

 

Adoption of Terms of Reference

An overview of the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) was given.

Queries and discussions included travel expenses for C&V members, security/GDPR concerns and progress on the LCSP Safety Plan

The Terms of Reference were agreed and adopted

 

Adoption of Standing Orders

An overview of the draft Standing Orders was given.

Queries and discussions included media attendance at LCSP meetings, clarification of public vs. non‑public membership and attendance/non‑attendance rules.

The Standing Orders were agreed and adopted

 

Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest

An outline was provided on signature requirements for all members.

Key clarification given as to when to declare conflicts and attendance of non‑members/substitutes

 

Meetings Schedule for 2026

Members agreed the LCSP Co‑ordinator would circulate proposed dates for 2026, with two morning and two afternoon meetings, all to be held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Sligo. Schedule decided and agreed as follows:

  • Monday 23.03.2026 at 4 pm
  • Thursday 28.05.2026 at 10 am
  • Monday 07.09.2026 at 4 pm
  • Thursday 26.11.2026 at 10 am

 

Correspondence

Two new LCSP Membership requests were considered:

The North West Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force (NWRDATF) and Solace (NW Cornerstone mental health service)

Both organisations to be considered for LCSP membership in line with the NOCS guidelines.

 

Any Other Business

Key items raised:

Staffing of the LCSP and the timing of the Local Safety Plan

 

Closing Line

The Sligo Local Community Safety Partnership confirmed its commitment to collaboration, accountability, and building a safer city and county for all its citizens. The Council and its partners will continue to engage with stakeholders as this important initiative progresses.

 

Minutes of the meeting to be brought to the next LCSP meeting due to be held on 23rd March 2026 at 4pm in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo and they will then be available online at Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP)


Meeting Date 08/12/2025