NALC’s Star Council Awards are the only awards in England that recognise local (parish and town) councils’ contributions to their communities. The long-running awards celebrate local councils, councillors, young councillors, county associations and clerks’ positive impact on their communities. The winners will be announced at a parliamentary reception in the House of Lords.
For 2024, NALC has introduced a new award dedicated to climate response. This award will recognise the proactive efforts of councils in addressing climate change, emphasising the importance of their role in mitigating impacts, adapting to new conditions, and building resilience for both people and nature. By highlighting successful long-term strategies and community engagement, it aims to inspire other councils to take similar actions for a sustainable future.
Criteria
You will need to provide a 150-word supporting statement using examples for each criterion.
- Has taken climate change into account when developing strategies and plans, such as neighbourhood plans.
- Engages with the community in carrying out climate initiatives, such as planting trees.
- Is helping its community prepare for climate-related effects such as extreme weather or flooding.
- Has worked with organisations to support and deliver local actions on climate change
Nominating for the award: Anyone. A local council member or officer can nominate their own council.
Deadline: 6 September 2024