Council of the Year: Hammersmith & Fulham
Author: Local Government Chronicle |
Hammersmith & Fulham LBC is LGC’s Council of the Year – praised by the judges for “doing something very special in challenging times”.
The tribute came at the climax of the annual awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
The judges’ citation for the Hammersmith & Fulham entry said: “This council is doing something very special in challenging times. The whole of local government is expected to deliver more for less but this organisation is a leader.
“With a very strong leader and a clear vision it is reducing council tax while improving services and resident satisfaction.”
The council’s chief executive Geoff Alltimes said it was a “fantastic achievement”.
He added: “This recognises not only the clear vision set by councillors but also the teamwork and passion that exists at Hammersmith & Fulham in delivering quality value-for-money services to our residents.”
Other winners included Hackney LBC with three awards (Children’s Services, Employee Engagement and Place of the Year) and Hull City Council (Most Improved Council and Public/Private Partnership)