Announcing the APSE Overall Council of the Year 2025 finalists

Seven outstanding UK local authorities have been shortlisted for APSE's prestigious Overall Council of the Year award.

This Award recognises the best and most innovative local authority in the UK. Focusing on their delivery of frontline services, the Award seeks to celebrate those councils who are achieving excellent results in a wide range of different service areas.

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The 2025 finalists are: 

• Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

• Dumfries and Galloway Council

• Highland Council

• London Borough of Hackney

• Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

• Renfrewshire Council

• Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Mo Baines, APSE Chief Executive, said: ”After careful consideration, our expert judging panel has listed seven authorities for the Overall Council of the Year Award 2025. Despite having to contend with financial pressures, emerging challenges, and upcoming reorganisation, local councils continue to strive for excellence - serving their local communities with tenacity. Congratulations to the finalists, we wish you the best of luck and look forward to welcoming you to Glasgow!"

The winner of the prestigious APSE Overall Council of the Year Award 2025 will be announced in Glasgow at the APSE Annual Service Awards Charity Dinner on Thursday 11 September.

To learn more about the APSE Annual Seminar and Charity Dinner, and how to book your place, click here.

NOTES TO EDITOR

• The APSE Annual Service Awards include 16 submission categories or 17 when you include Overall Council of the Year. Click here for a full list of this year's finalists.
• Seven organisations were shortlisted for this year's Overall Council of the Year Award.
• For further information please contact George Barton on [email protected] Tel: 0161 772 1810