South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership (SDCC LCSP)
The South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership (SDCC LCSP) is a collaborative, community-led forum established to ensure that the voices of local people are central to identifying and addressing community safety concerns across South Dublin. The Partnership brings together residents and community representatives with local Councillors, An Garda Síochána, business and education stakeholders, and key statutory agencies including the Health Service Executive, the Child and Family Agency (Tusla), and South Dublin County Council.
The purpose of the SDCC LCSP is to bring relevant agencies and communities together in a structured and collaborative manner, with a clear focus on the safety priorities identified by local people. Through partnership working, the LCSP seeks to ensure that community safety issues are addressed in a coordinated, preventative and inclusive way, with responses led by the services best placed to make a meaningful impact.
As a newly established partnership, the SDCC LCSP will be responsible for developing and implementing a Local Community Safety Plan for South Dublin. This plan will set out agreed priorities and actions, informed by community engagement and local evidence, and will guide collective efforts to improve safety and wellbeing across the county.
Membership
Membership of the SDCC LCSP will not exceed 30 members.
The Partnership will include representatives from:
- South Dublin County Council, including elected Councillors and senior officials
- An Garda Síochána (senior representatives)
- The Health Service Executive
- The Child and Family Agency (Tusla)
- Residents associations from across South Dublin
- Education and business sector representatives
- Community and voluntary sector representatives, including youth, social inclusion, sport, and new and minority communities
Partnership Approach
The work of the SDCC LCSP is underpinned by two key principles:
- Every community is different, with its own strengths, challenges and priorities.
- Community safety is a shared responsibility, extending beyond policing alone and requiring coordinated action across health, social, community and local government services.
For further information please email lcsp@sdublincoco.ie
Expression of Interest for Resident Association Representative
South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership is a new initiative which will bring residents, community organisations, public services, local representatives and An Garda Síochána to work in partnership on key community safety priorities in South Dublin County Council’s administrative area. Resident voices will be central to identifying local issues, shaping solutions and monitoring progress.
SDCC are inviting expression of interest (EOI’s) from Resident Associations across South Dublin to nominate a Resident Representative to the new Local Community Safety Partnership.
Role of the Resident Representative
Resident Representatives will:
- Represent the views and interests of residents and Resident Associations from across South Dublin County
- Help identify community safety priorities and emerging issues in their local area
- Work collaboratively with statutory agencies, community groups, and other partners
- Contribute to the development and delivery of a Local Community Safety Plan
- Attend LCSP meetings and related workshops or engagement events
This is a voluntary role. Support and information will be provided to all Resident Representatives to help them participate fully and confidentially.
Who can apply?
Resident associations based in South Dublin County Council’s administrative area are invited to submit an Expression of Interest nominating a resident representative who:
- Lives in South Dublin County Council’s administrative area
- Is actively involved in their Resident Association
- Is committed to promoting inclusion, respect, and collaboration
How to submit an Expression of Interest
Resident Associations wishing to nominate a Resident Representative are invited to submit an Expression of Interest online by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 27th, January 2026.
To receive a link to the Expression of Interest Form please email: lcsp@sdublincoco.ie
