SAFFRON Walden has been named among the UK’s top five town councils in a national awards scheme.
The council was shortlisted for 'Council of the Year' at the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) awards, which celebrate outstanding performance across the country’s more than 10,000 town and parish councils.
The awards ceremony took place at the House of Lords on February 24 and was attended by town clerk Lisa Courtney and deputy town clerk Georgia Arnold.
Lisa said: "To be recognised in the top five performing councils in the UK is a real accolade and privilege.
"This recognition is testimony to the hard work, effort and commitment of staff and councillors alike.
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"It takes a dedicated, cohesive, and unified team to deliver outstanding services and I am immensely proud to be a part of that team."
The judging panel praised the council’s delivery of high-quality services and its positive impact on the cultural, social and economic life of Saffron Walden.
The council was also praised for its strategic approach to partnership working, community engagement, service innovation and sustainable revenue generation.
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