Longford Community Safety Survey launched to shape new county plan
Series of county wide public consultation events and online surveys
Press Release: Friday, 29 May 2026
The Longford Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) has launched the Longford Community Safety Survey, giving people across the county a clear opportunity to share their views on safety in their local areas.
The survey was launched this week and will help inform the County Longford Community Safety Plan 2026–2028. Feedback from the survey, along with a series of public consultation meetings taking place throughout June, will shape actions and priorities for community safety across the county.
The survey is open to everyone aged 16 and over who lives in County Longford. It is available online in English, Irish and Arabic, with printed copies available in all Longford libraries for those who prefer to complete it on paper.
A programme of public consultation meetings will also take place, offering people the chance to speak directly with members of the Partnership:
- 10 June: Longford Library, 6.30–8.30pm
- 16 June: Granard Library, 6.30–8.30pm
- 18 June: Ballymahon Library, 6.30–8.30pm
- 22 June: Lanesboro Community Centre, 6.30–8.30pm
- 24 June: Moyne Latin School, 6.30–8.30pm
- 30 June: Edgeworthstown Library, 6.30–8.30pm
Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Cllr Garry Murtagh, said, “Community safety affects everyone, in every part of the county. This survey gives people a real chance to say what helps them feel safe and what needs to improve. I strongly encourage people to take part and have their say.”
Chief Executive of Longford County Council, Paddy Mahon, said, “Longford County Council is fully committed to supporting this important work. The information gathered through the survey and the public meetings will help ensure that the Community Safety Plan is practical, inclusive and based on the lived experience of people across County Longford.”
Chairperson of the Longford Local Community Safety Partnership, Seamus Boyle, said, “Community safety is everyone’s business. Whether people complete the survey or attend a local meeting, we want to hear from as many voices as possible so that the plan reflects what matters most to communities.”
The Longford LCSP brings together people living in Longford, community and voluntary groups, local councillors and state services, including An Garda Síochána, the HSE, Tusla, the Probation Service and Longford County Council. Community representatives make up 51% of the Partnership, ensuring that local voices are at the centre of decision‑making.
Community safety goes beyond crime and policing. It includes how safe people are and feel in their communities, from visible Garda presence to safe spaces for children and older people.
The Partnership is funded by the Department of Justice and hosted by Longford County Council, with support from a full‑time Community Safety Co‑ordinator.
Please find the link to the online survey here: Community Safety Survey
