Principal Activity - Objectives - Strategies - Measurement:

8.  Developing Culture and Heritage

The development of culture and heritage involves the protection of resources, investment in access to and promotion of the unique resources available to the local authority.

Objectives:

• Protect, enhance, improve and develop the natural and built environment of Sligo
• Promote the uniqueness of the culture of Sligo
• Protect the heritage of Sligo for future generations
• Promote the development of the arts in Sligo
• Develop the library service in Sligo
• Encourage and support cultural development in Sligo
• Promote civic participation through a proactive approach to cultural development

Strategies:

• Work in conjunction with DOEH&LG to preserve and protect our archaeological heritage
• Develop library services and facilities and promote the library as a community learning resource
• Implement the local authorities vision of a Cultural Corridor at Connaughton Road in Sligo city
• Ensure that heritage buildings in the ownership of the local authorities are maintained for the benefit of the community
• Work in partnership with relevant agencies to identify, document and protect our architectural and archaeological heritage for the education and enjoyment of future generations
• Work in partnership with agencies, communities and individuals to deliver objectives of the County Heritage Plan
  Implement Library Development plan
• Through County Sligo Arts Plans 2002-2005 and 2006-2010, facilitate and support opportunities to enhance an environment in which art is made, engaged with and received.

Measurements:

• Number of new facilities supported
• Percentage achievement of library development plan
• Percentage achievement of County Arts Plan
• Percentage achievement of County Heritage Plan