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Town Centre First

The Town Centre First policy aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people to live, work and visit, while also functioning as the service, social, cultural and recreational hub for the local community.

Related Information

Carrick on Suir Town Centre First

Carrick Landmarks

Carrick on Suir Town Centre First Plan

“A Vision For Our Town”

Carrick On Suir Town Centre First Masterplan Information Evening

Thursday 19th March from 16:00 - 20:00 in Ormond Castle

Thurles Town Centre First Plan

A new Town Team has been established in Thurles to support the formation and delivery of a new Town Centre First Plan for the town.

The Town Centre First policy was launched by the government in 2022 and it aims to create town centres that function as viable, vibrant and attractive locations for people to live, work and visit, while also functioning as the service, social, cultural and recreational hub for the local community. As a result, Tipperary County Council is working with Town Teams around the county to create Town Centre First Plans for towns and villages.

Town Centre First Supports

Calls for Expression of Interest for Town Centre First Project Development Supports available to communities

The Town Centre First (TCF) policy is a major cross-government policy that aims to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into our town centres. It supports “Our Rural Future”, Ireland’s rural development policy which is integral to our national economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being. It advocates for a holistic, place-based approach to sustainable rural development.