Saffron Walden Town Council named finalist at awards

Saffron Walden Town Council has been named a finalist for a national award <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Saffron Walden Town Council has been named a finalist for a national award (Image: Google Street View)
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SAFFRON Walden Town Council has been named a finalist in the national parish and town council awards.

The 2025/26 Star Council Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in parish and town councils across England.

Delivered by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the awards highlight the achievements of councils, councillors, county associations and clerks who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and support to their communities.

Saffron Walden town clerk Lisa Courtney said: "We are incredibly proud to be named a finalist in the Star Council Awards.

"This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of everyone involved in delivering for our community.

"To be shortlisted at a national level is a real honour."

The competition received a record number of nominations this year, with an expert panel of judges selecting finalists across multiple categories.

Saffron Walden Town Council’s shortlisting places it among the top councils in the country.

Councillor Ahmed, town mayor, said: "Being a NALC Star Council Awards finalist is a fantastic achievement and I am proud to represent and support the community of Saffron Walden."

The winners will be announced at NALC’s Parliamentary Reception on February 24, 2026 at the House of Lords, where finalists from across the country will come together to celebrate excellence in the parish and town council sector.


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