Announcing the winners of the APSE Service Awards 2023
APSE is delighted to announce the winners of the APSE Service Awards 2023
The winners were announced at the APSE Annual Charity Awards Dinner, in aid of Parkinson’s UK, on Thursday 14 September 2023 at the Titanic Belfast.
Speaking about the Awards, Mo Baines, APSE Chief Executive, said, " Across local government we have an army of unsung heroes going above and beyond to deliver for their local communities. The purpose of last night’s celebration was to recognise the very best in public services and to share that best practice with all. We received over 300 submissions for the awards this year, with each one demonstrating a clear commitment to the goals of continuous improvement and the delivery of excellence in public services. On behalf of everyone at APSE, I would like to congratulate each one of our incredible finalists – you are a credit to the communities you serve."
The APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by UK local authorities. This year, the Awards included 21 categories, covering the vast majority of local services, as well as the prestigious Overall Council of the Year in Service Delivery Award.
The ceremony took place at the rise of the APSE Annual Seminar 2023.
For finalist photographs, please contact Megan Butterworth on [email protected]
Overall Council of the Year
Sponsored by
Cambridge City Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Derby City Council
Inverclyde Council
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Neath Port Talbot Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Wigan Council
Winner: Wigan Council
Best Workforce Initiative
Sponsored by
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Fife Council
Inverclyde Council
Neath Port Talbot Council
South Ayrshire Council
Wigan Council
Winner: Inverclyde Council
Best Housing, Regeneration or New Build Initiative
Sponsored by
Aberdeen City Council
Breckland Council
Cambridge City Council
Gravesham Borough Council
South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership
Wrexham County Borough Council
Winner: Gravesham Borough Council
Best Efficiency and Transformation Initiative
Sponsored by
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Ashfield District Council
Belfast City Council
South Ayrshire Council
Telford and Wrekin Council
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Walsall Council
Winner: Telford and Wrekin Council
Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative (inc. Social Care)
Sponsored by
Cheshire East Council and Ansa Environmental Services
London Borough of Redbridge
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Oxford City Council in partnership with Active Oxfordshire, Cherwell District Council, South Oxfordshire District and Vale of White Horse District Councils and West Oxfordshire District Council
Swansea Council
Wirral Council
Winner: Wirral Council
Best Public/Private Partnership Working Initiative
Sponsored by
Aberdeen City Council
Brentwood Borough Council
Bristol City Council
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Lendology
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Stevenage Borough Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Winner: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Best Collaborative Working Initiative (with other public sector or third sector)
Sponsored by
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council
Cambridge City Council
Derby City Council
Gedling Borough Council
KCS Procurement Services (Kent County Council)
Lendology
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Middlesbrough Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Winner: Gedling Borough Council
Best Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Initiative
Sponsored by
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Durham County Council
Fife Council
Juniper Ventures Limited
Oxford Direct Services
Plymouth City Council
Winner: Durham County Council
Best Community and Neighbourhood Initiative (inc. Community Safety)