DRAFT WESTMEATH BIODIVERSITY

ACTION PLAN 2025-2031

Have Your Say – Draft Westmeath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2031

Westmeath County Council invites you to participate in the public consultation for the Draft Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2031. This plan sets out our vision and actions for protecting, restoring, and celebrating biodiversity across the county over the next six years. The draft is accompanied by:

• Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report
• Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report

We want to hear your views on the draft plan — what you support, what can be improved, and what actions you think should be prioritised.

Key Dates

• Consultation Period: Now open
• Closing Date for Submissions: 5.00pm, Tuesday 1st July 2025

Public Consultation Events

Come along to speak with our Biodiversity Office in person:

• 10th June – Mullingar Library | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• 12th June – Moate Library | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• 17th June – Athlone, Aidan Heavey Library | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• 19th June – Castlepollard Library | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Read the Draft Plan

• Download the Draft Westmeath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2031
• View SEA and AA Screening Reports

How to Make a Submission

• Online: Click the “Make a Submission” button on this page https://consult.westmeathcoco.ie/en/browse
• By Post: Administrative Officer, Forward Planning, Westmeath County Council, Civic Offices, Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 FH4N

Next Steps

All submissions and observations received will be fully considered prior to the finalisation of the Westmeath Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2031.

Let’s work together to protect Westmeath’s natural heritage for future generations.