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Star Council Awards 2024

The Star Council Awards are the only awards programme in England specifically designed to acknowledge the impact and contribution of local councils in their communities. The awards are open to all local councils, councillors, young councillors, clerks, and county associations across England.

This year, NALC has introduced a new award dedicated to climate response which will recognise the proactive efforts of councils in addressing climate change.

Categories

• Clerk of the Year
• County Association of the Year
• Young Councillor of the Year
• Council of the Year
• Climate Response of the Year

The nomination period ends on 6 September 2024, and the winners will be announced and given their awards at a ceremony in the House of Lords. Visit www.nalc.gov.uk/starcouncilawards for more information on the Star Council Awards 2024 and how to submit.

KOMPAN UPDATE

Accessible PLAY FOR ALL features in the new play area at Sycamore Field Play area, Chester.
Cheshire West and Chester council have completed a fantastic refurbishment of the play facility in Chester, Sycamore Field play area. This area has a brand new KOMPAN fully accessible ramped multi play unit, with play from all angles and a HUGE main deck for wheelchairs and buggies to access. Imaginative play is featured with the new toddler train units too.

There is also a new play area at Russet Road in Weaverham – see video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0ud5_4q2pc for inspiration.

All of these products are made from 100% recycled fishing nets, taken out of our oceans to protect the planet. For support on how to reduce your playgrounds', sports and fitness areas' carbon emissions, contact Millie Vozza, KOMPAN UK, in Delamere on amevoz@kompan.com

Local Councils Commemorating D-Day 80

A separate webpage to capture photos and articles from events in June 2024 can be accessed via this link https://www.chalc.org.uk/p/whats-new/d-day-80-commemoration-events.html