Bostin’ bit of news for gem of Telford Town
Finalist Great Dawley Town Council, has been nominated for a prestigious national award – and needs your help to win.
The National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) Star Council Award is the only award in England to recognise and celebrate the contribution parish and town councils make to their communities.
The team is asking for people’s votes – even if you don’t live in the area – to help support the only finalist in the West Midlands. Vote here now!
Finalists were required to share how they worked together as a local council that positively impacted communities in the context of COVID-19 and is an opportunity for the teams behind the council - councillors, clerks and county associations to showcase how they helped make a difference locally.
Great Dawley Town Council was shortlisted out of numerous town and parish councils across the UK and is now up against four others including Cornwall, Surrey, Berkshire and Nottinghamshire.
It now faces a public vote, ending on Monday, August 23 – just three weeks away.
Chair of the Town Council and Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Councillor Shaun Davies said: “I’m over the moon that Great Dawley Town Council has been shortlisted for the Local Council of the Year Award.
“What a wonderful boost of morale for the councillors, staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the last 18 months continuing to provide services for the community of Great Dawley.
“I’ve chaired the Council for the past 10 years and our ethos is to simply get on and deliver, which is what we have done.
“Massive thanks and congratulations to all involved, please show your support and get voting.”
Vote today - closes Monday, 23 August.
