The Beacon Scheme is a prestigious award scheme, now entering its 10th year, that recognises excellence in Local Government under selected themes.
Local Authorities who apply for Beacon status undergo a rigorous assessment process led by the Improvement and Development agency (IDeA) on behalf of Communities and Local Government (CLG). The Government Office for the West Midlands coordinates the initial assessment of applications from local authorities in the West Midlands Region. Those awarded Beacon status are given funding to share best practice with other authorities and government departments over a period of 15 months.
At the Beacon Awards Ceremony on 4 March 2008, 4 West Midlands Local Authorities were awarded Beacon Status under Round 9 of the scheme. They were:
LOCAL AUTHORITY THEME
Wolverhampton CC Better Brighter Futures
Coventry CC Reducing Health inequalities
Worcestershire CC Tackling Climate Change
Staffordshire Moorlands DC Transforming Services: citizen engagement and empowerment
Full details on the Beacon Scheme can be found at the website (see link below).
