About Us

A Public Participation Network (PPN) is a structure that brings together Community and Voluntary, Environmental and Social Inclusion groups in each local authority area.

Under the Local Government Act 2014, PPNs were established as a way to build a network of community, social inclusion and environmental groups who work within a local authority area.

The main purpose of the PPN is to empower and assist groups to participate in local decision making. Currently there are 31 PPNs across the country.

Wexford PPN is currently hosted by Wexford County Council, with two full time staff assigned to work with the Secretariat for the day to day running of the PPN. Currently there are over 400 member groups in Wexford PPN.

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Objectives of Wexford PPN

Informing:

Sharing information across members and to members. Information can vary from details of public consultations, training events, funding opportunities to member events.

Developing:

Helping groups in achieving their objectives, by further developing themselves, through access to conferences, training, mentoring, networking, seminars etc .

Representing:

Offering communities a seat and a voice at the decision-making tables within the county – allowing members to help in shaping important decision making.