Announcing the finalists of the APSE Service Awards 2024

Celebrating excellence in local public services!

Speaking about the Awards, Mo Baines, APSE Chief Executive, said: "Across local government, there is a multitude of people working to deliver the very best for their local communities. At a time when national politics is dominating the headlines, it is more vital than ever that we acknowledge the dedication of our frontline service teams and the positive impact they have on their communities.

“Frontline services have a profound impact on people’s day-to-day lives, and APSE is proud to give local authorities the recognition they deserve through the Annual Service Awards. This year’s finalists are a testament to the innovation, dedication and perseverance shown by the unsung heroes of local government across the UK. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.”

The APSE Awards are specific to frontline services provided by UK local authorities. The awards are agreed by a panel of expert judges. This year, the Awards include 17 categories, covering the vast majority of local services. The shortlist for the prestigious Overall Council of the Year Award is still under deliberation and will be announced at a later date.

The winners will be announced at the APSE Annual Charity Awards Dinner, in aid of Parkinson’s UK, on Thursday 12 September 2024 at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel.

Booking your place at the APSE Service Awards?

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event, priority will be given to delegate bookings in the first instance. To register your interest in dinner only or extra dinner places, complete this form. We will inform you if we are able to release any dinner places, but this may take up to four weeks.

If you are a finalist but you are unable to attend the awards, please email the Service Awards Team at [email protected]. State your name, council, email address and category/categories. APSE will arrange for any certificates/trophies to be collected on your behalf and these will be posted on to you after the event.

To guarantee your place we would advise booking your place as a delegate. The delegate booking form can be found here.

Early booking is extremely advisable as this event sells out quickly and places cannot be guaranteed.

FAQs

The Annual Seminar and charity dinner is the highlight of the APSE year. It also our busiest event. Therefore, to avoid confusion and disappointment, please read our FAQ page. If that doesn’t answer your question feel free to contact our APSE Service Awards Team on [email protected]

Best Workforce Initiative

Highland Council
Kirklees Council
Neath Port Talbot Council
ODS (Oxford Direct Services)
Ringway / Gloucestershire County Council
South Tyneside Council
Wigan Council

Best Building and Housing Initiative

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning / South Cambridgeshire District Council
South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Stevenage Borough Council
Wigan Council

Best Efficiency and Transformation Initiative

Ashford Borough Council
Blackpool Council
East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils (Ayrshire Roads Alliance)
East Renfrewshire Council
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council)
London Network for Pest Solutions (Newham Council)
Outcomes Matter Consulting (in collaboration with Croydon Council, Essex County Council, North Somerset Council, Staffordshire County Council and Suffolk County Council)

Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Breckland Council
Cheshire East Council / Ansa Environmental Services
Lewisham Council
South Tyneside Council
Stevenage Borough Council
Swansea Council

Best Public/Private Partnership Working Initiative

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Dorset Council
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning
Oxfordshire County Council
Wakefield Council
Westminster City Council and Veolia

Best Collaborative Working

Aberdeen City Council
Barnet Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council
Dundee City Council
Greater Manchester Local Authorities
Lewisham Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Outcomes Matter Consulting (in collaboration with Croydon Council, Essex County Council, Norfolk County Council, North Somerset Council, Staffordshire County Council and Suffolk County Council)
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Wirral Council

Best Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Initiative

Bath and North East Somerset Council
Gravesham Borough Council
Lambeth Council
London Network for Pest Solutions (Newham Council)
ODS (Oxford Direct Services)
Plymouth City Council

Best Community and Neighbourhood Initiative

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
East Ayrshire Council
Fife Council
Nottingham City Council
Plymouth City Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
South Tyneside Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Wigan Council

Best Innovation or Demand Management Initiative

Dundee City Council
East Renfrewshire Council
Havering Council
Outcomes Matter (in collaboration with Croydon Council, Essex County Council, Norfolk County Council, North Somerset Council, Staffordshire County Council and Suffolk County Council)
Plymouth City Council
Wirral Council

Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative

Calderdale Council
Falkirk Council
Northumberland County Council
Plymouth City Council
South Ayrshire Council
South Tyneside Council
Westminster City Council and Veolia
Wigan Council

Best Service Team: Soft Facilities Management

Blackpool Council
East Ayrshire Council
Neath Port Talbot Council
North Yorkshire Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Salford City Council
Walsall Council

Best Service Team: Technical Services

Dundee City Council
East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils (Ayrshire Roads Alliance)
Lancashire County Council
Nottingham City Council
West Lothian Council
Wigan Council

Best Service Team: Waste, Recycling and Streetscene

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Fife Council
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council)
Hounslow Council
Ipswich Borough Council
Westminster City Council

Best Service Team: Parks, Grounds and Horticultural Service

Aberdeen City Council
Blackpool Council
Highland Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Plymouth City Council
Worcester Council

Best Service Team Cemetery and Crematorium Service

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Cardiff Council
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Wigan Council
Wirral Council

Best Service Team Sports, Leisure and Cultural Service

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Carmarthenshire County Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Hounslow Council (Lampton Leisure)
Knowsley Council (Volair Leisure Trust)
Rugby Borough Council
South Tyneside Council
Wirral Council