The Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) replaces the former Joint Policing Committee and brings a broader range of voices to the table when it comes to community safety in Sligo. Unlike its predecessor, the LCSP includes dedicated seats for community and voluntary sector representatives, nominated through the PPN.
The Sligo PPN nominates representatives to sit on this partnership, so that the community has a genuine voice in shaping Sligo’s Local Community Safety Plan and can track progress on the priorities that matter most locally.
Below are the current Sligo PPN representatives on the LCSP.
Elizabeth is a native of Strandhill who did her secondary school in the Ursuline and did a PLC in Quay Street before moving to Dublin for 4 years to complete her degree in NCAD. During each of these three terms she was aware of safety issues in Sligo town and Dublin and was active in student representation in Sligo and Dublin on these issues, as well as active in Scouting in Sligo. Elizabeth is now back in Sligo, where she works in retail in Sligo town, where she is aware of safety issues that affect residents and visitors.
Dr. John Williams FAMLS, MBA, PhD I am 66 and retired. I was: Pathology manager at Sligo University Hospital (SUH) On the Hospital Executive Committee Founder member and chair of the Research and Education Foundation at SUH Set up and chaired the Research Advisory Committee at SUH; one of my roles included adjudication on grant applications Set up the SUH research ethics committee and chaired for 8 years Advisor to RIQAS international QA scheme (the largest such scheme in the world) for over 20 years Served on the Health Research Board’s multidisciplinary research grants awarding committee On course evaluation committees in ATU Sligo, ATU Galway, MTU Cork, University of Galway, DIT, University of Ulster, Coleraine I now lead a team establishing better collaborative research between SUH, ATU Sligo and University of Galway. I believe in the Leader “Bottom up” approach to supporting communities and I know my experience will further this philosophy.
Pippa is a founding member of the Sigo DPO and the founder of the Sligo Autism Friendly Committee. Very often the actions and behaviour of our community may be misunderstood by the public or the Gardaí. Very often enforcement that rests with the Gardaí (such as keeping the pavement free from parked vehicles and other obstructions) impacts on the ability of our members to participate in the life of the broader community. We are also aware of the intersectional aspects of our community, which means we have members who are LGBTQIA+, Irish Travellers, migrants and/or members of ethnic minorities who face compounded exclusion and marginalisation. It is very important to Pippa, and to the Sligo DPO that the needs of these communities are centred when it comes to community safety.
Maugherow Community Alert Group is pleased to nominate Caitríona Sinnott, Community Alert Development Officer with Muintir na Tíre, to serve as a representative on the Community Safety Partnership. As our Community Alert Development Officer Caitríona is a member of our group. Through her work with Muintir na Tíre, a national organisation with over 40 years of experience in community safety and crime prevention, she aims to support and strengthen these groups, helping them become more active in improving crime prevention, care and safety initiatives in the area.
Caitríona represents and supports Community Alert groups across the county, connecting groups with An Garda Síochána and is committed to setting up initiatives to tackle crime prevention and rural isolation.
Presently I am the current President of the Tubbercurry Chamber of commerce and community , Chairperson of the Tidy Towns, committee member of Tubbercurry Town twinning, member of the board of the ETB (North Connacht College). I am actively involved in these groups and have learned and participated in all aspects of voluntary groups.