Kildare County Council Celebrates #YourCouncilDay

Thursday, 1 July 2021 07:00

File image: KCC headquarters, Aras Cill Dara/Kildare County Council.

CEO says "Kildare County Council has risen to the challenge of leading our county’s response to this phase of the Covid-19 pandemic"

Kildare County Council is celebrating ‘Your Council Day’.

KCC says it will showcase the work of its around 800 staff using: #YourCouncilDay

It will also provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the council and highlight some of its services

Today is #YourCouncilDay and we will be highlighting some of the essential services provided by Kildare County Council. Stay with us to hear from some of the team working hard to deliver these services to our communities. #DoLásaChomhairle

A message from our Chief Executive pic.twitter.com/Iha11utPuM
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) July 1, 2021

Kildare County Council's Chief Executive, Peter Carey, says “Kildare County Council will play a key role in the recovery of our county in the months and years ahead,”

“From supporting businesses to get back on their feet by administering enterprise grants and facilitating outdoor dining, to providing safe spaces like parks and pedestrianised zones for people to enjoy, Kildare County Council has risen to the challenge of leading our county’s response to this phase of the Covid-19 pandemic.”

🔊 Kildare County Council invites you to meet the people making a difference with your local authority on ‘Your Council Day'

➡️ https://t.co/fvmu9K4yuW pic.twitter.com/EzcAuJKpvh
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) June 30, 2021

“Our employees have been at the heart of that response and on Your Council Day we pay tribute to the innovative ways they serve their community. We want more people to know about the excellent career opportunities we offer and highlight how working with a local authority gives you the chance to join a team of passionate, committed people and make a real difference.”

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