Local Council Award

The Local Council Award Scheme has been designed to celebrate the successes of the very best local councils, and to provide a framework to support all local councils to improve and develop to meet their full potential. The scheme offers councils the opportunity to show that they meet the standards set by the sector, assessed by their peers, and to put in place the conditions for continued improvement.

The Award Scheme provides encouragement to those councils at the beginning of their improvement journeys, as well as promoting and recognising councils that are at the cutting edge of the sector.

Balderton Parish Council was awarded the Bronze Award in 2025.

The Bronze Award is tailored for councils aiming to showcase their adherence to essential standards, ensuring effective delivery for their communities. Achieving this award necessitates the council demonstrating that it possesses the necessary documentation and information to operate lawfully and in accordance with established practices. Furthermore, the council must have policies in place for training its councillors and officers, laying the groundwork for future improvement and development initiatives.

This award serves as a benchmark for evaluating your council’s performance. It challenges you to meet the minimum standards and prompts thoughtful consideration of ongoing development and improvement. It provides a structured framework for councils to establish a solid foundation, fostering a commitment to excellence in their operations.