High Peak Borough Council has won the Local Government Chronicle's Council of the Year Award at an awards ceremony in London, on Monday 12 March 2007.
The Local Government Chronicle awards are regarded as the top prizes, which celebrate achievement in local government. The Council of the Year is the principal award, which celebrates the winning council’s achievements in many different fields.
The awards are judged independently by a prestigious panel, which includes:
During a visit to the Borough, the judges met front line staff, managers, partners and councillors, and were impressed by the Council’s commitment to high quality customer care, and the energy and dedication of front line staff in providing excellent services.
High Peak Borough Council was represented at the awards presentation by:
Councillor David Lomax said: “I am delighted that the work of the Council has been nationally recognised. This is a great achievement for all our staff and reflects the dedicated way in which they provide services to High Peak residents and visitors.”
High Peak Borough Council's Chief Executive said: “Three years ago, the Council achieved Excellent status from the Audit Commission, but being selected as the Council of the Year puts High Peak in the top position in local government in 2007.
“This is an enormous achievement for front line staff, managers and councillors, who have worked hard to achieve the targets we set ourselves to improve the quality of life in High Peak.
“The judges were particularly impressed by the Council’s
“The judges also highlighted that High Peak Borough Council has demonstrated how so much can be achieved with relatively little resources, compared with larger councils in the country.
“We should all be very proud of this achievement.”