Mountmellick

Population: 4,905 (2022 Census)

This Town Centre First Plan has been formulated in
alignment with the Government’s Town Centre First
Policy, which is part of the Our Rural Future initiative
aimed at revitalizing rural Ireland through a renewed
emphasis on regeneration. The objective of this
policy is to enhance our town centres by improving
streetscapes and repurposing vacant and derelict
buildings into multi-functional community spaces,
thereby ensuring they serve as viable, vibrant, and
appealing locations for residents, workers, and visitors,
while also acting as the service, social, cultural, and
recreational hub for the local community.
The Mountmellick Town Centre First Plan aims
to establish a vision for Mountmellick town,
concentrating on key regeneration projects and
enhancing connectivity within the town. This plan
reviews the historical and current context of the town
and is informed by detailed studies and community
consultations. It conducts an assessment of strengths,
challenges, opportunities, and threats, ultimately
crafting a vision for the town.
In accordance with the Town Centre First Policy,
the Mountmellick Town Centre First Plan includes
proposals and actions for the regeneration of the
town centre, as well as opportunities to enhance
the surrounding landscape. This plan will serve as
a reference document for future developments in
Mountmellick and will aid the Town Team and Laois
County Council in securing funding to implement
the identified proposals for the town’s regeneration,
making it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.