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Recognition for local government in New Year Honours list 2026

Council chief executives, directors and members have all received recognition from the King in the 2026 New Year Honours list.

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By Martin Ford | 02 January 2026
Heather Sandy © Lincolnshire CC

Council chief executives, directors and members have all received recognition from the King in the 2026 New Year Honours list.

Among those receiving the highest honours was Heather Sandy, executive director of children's services at Lincolnshire CC, who was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

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