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Achievements & Awards

Find out about why we've been rated an excellent council.

Rated an excellent council by the Audit Commission in the Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2008

The Audit Commission judges the council's performance across all its services in the Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA). It assesses the quality of services and whether services are likely to improve in the future. Rated as excellent, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is the only district council in Leicestershire to be placed in the highest category available to councils.

In the Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2008, the Audit Commission inspectors particularly praised:

• Our constructive and collective leadership by councillors and our strong managerial leadership
• Councillors of all political parties for working together on the key issues and challenges that face the borough
• Good communication, investment in training and development and excellent relationships with trade unions creating a culture where staff feel able to put forward their ideas to improve services
• Robust financial and performance management which has enabled the council to maintain its focus on priorities, leading to a significant improvement in services for the public

Links:

• Read the Press Release 'Hinckley & Bosworth's excellent Achievement
• Read the CPA - HBBC Report
• Read the CPA - Audit Commission Report

Beacon Status

• Reducing Re-offending
• Managing the night-time economy

The council, in partnership with the police, has won a prestigious national award for its excellent practice in managing the night-time economy. This is the second time it has gained Beacon status: the council received an award in 2008, in partnership with Leicester City Council, for its excellent practice in reducing re-offending in the borough. This award was recognition for the positive results achieved through effective offender management, by providing positive opportunities for offenders.

The Beacon scheme is highly regarded for recognising excellence in local government. In shortlisting the council, the Government's Beacon Status assessors have praised the campaign for achieving many of the aims that were identified as important to local people. 

Being awarded Beacon status again highlights how we, as a relatively small authority with limited resources, can 'punch above our weight' to achieve excellent results for our community.

Links:

• Find out more about the Beacon Scheme
• Communities of practice for local government - supports collaboration across local government and the public sector

Green Apple Awards

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council was a top winner of the National Green Apple Environment Awards in 2004, winning Silver in the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) Wastes Management Category. 

Green Apple Awards are one of the top environment award schemes in the UK. Organisations (including councils and companies), communities and countries can enter, with categories to cover every sector of commerce, industry, groups and local government.

Winners are automatically short-listed for entry into the European Environment Awards.

Links:

• Further information about the Green Apple Environment Awards

Last updated : 13/03/2009 10:51:54