Three Stevenage borough councillors have been shortlisted for the LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards 2020.
Councillors Rob Broom, John Gardner and Jeanette Thomas have been recognised for their contributions to the local council. This year marks the awards 11th year, and highlight the work in the community, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cllr Broom, who represents Shephall, was nominated and shortlisted in the Community Champion category, while Pin Green councillor Jeanette Thomas was nominated for the Innovation and Service Transformation category.
Roebuck ward Cllr Gardner has been recognised in the Environment and Sustainability Pioneer category.
The Labour councillors have been shortlisted from over 200 nominations received across the nine categories that celebrate the varied work of councillors up and down the country.
Some of the awards up for grabs include COVID-19 Hero and Collaborative Working (new for 2020) alongside the coveted Community Champion, Leader of the Year and Young Councillor of the Year awards.
Cllr Sharon Taylor, leader of Stevenage Borough Council, commented: “I am so proud and pleased that the work of our fantastic councillors has been recognised in these national awards.
“Reward for their tireless efforts on behalf of their communities is long overdue. I wish them the best of luck with the final judging.”
The winners will be decided by a panel of judges composed of senior councillors and officers as well as leading stakeholders from across the sector.
Due to the ongoing health crisis, this year’s ceremony will take place virtually on Thursday, November 26, with special speakers and guests.
Jonathan Carr-West, chief executive of the LGIU said: “The pandemic has presented this country with a set of challenges that few could have predicted. However, councillors up and down the country have risen to these challenges and stepped up to plate for their communities. From delivering food parcels to vulnerable residents and sourcing PPE for frontline workers to finding temporary accommodation for the homeless.
“It is for this reason that we are particularly proud to unveil the shortlist for this year’s Cllr Awards.”
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