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.