The MJ this week launches its seventh Local Government Achievement Awards with 14 categories, including new ones for Total Place, democratic services, sustainable infrastructure, housing and regeneration, and environmental innovation. The much-acclaimed awards recognise innovation and achievement in local government across the UK, and the winners will be announced at a glittering gala ceremony at London's Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, on 24 June. In his foreword to the awards brochure, appearing later this month, communities and local government secretary, John Denham, says the awards ‘are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate some of the unsung heroes within councils.' The closing date for entries is 22 January 2010. For further details, contact Mandy Murray on 020 7973 6668 or e-mail m.murray@hgluk.com The categories: l Best Achieving Council of the Year sponsored by Tribal l Best Achievement of the Year in Children's Services sponsored by 4Children l Best Achievement in Democratic Services sponsored by ADSO l Sustainable Infrastructure Achievement of the Year sponsored by Atkins l Best Housing & Regeneration Project of the Year sponsored by Barratt Homes l Total Place Achievement of the Year sponsored by Capita l Environmental Innovation in Waste Collection Achievement of the Year sponsored by CLG/DEFRA l Reducing Health Inequalities Achievement of the Year sponsored by Department of Health l Councillor Development Achievement of the Year sponsored by IDeA l Public Protection Achievement of the Year sponsored by LACORS l Most Effective Political Team of the Year sponsored by the Leadership Centre for Local Government l People & Workforce Development Achievement of the Year sponsored by LGE/PPMA l Public Private Partnership Achievement of the Year sponsored by Local Partnership l Diversity Achievement of the Year sponsored by Wragge & Co
