Beacon Status
The Government's Beacon Award scheme recognises excellence and
innovation in local government. It is not just an award, but
also a responsibility to share best practice and knowledge with
other authorities.
Ashford Borough Council is the proud recipient of two Beacon
Awards in the last two years.
Beacon status is granted to those authorities who can
demonstrate a clear vision, excellent services and a willingness to
innovate within a theme. Awards are made by Government ministers
based on recommendations made by an independent advisory panel.
Beacon Authority for Promoting Sustainable Communities Through
the Planning Process
Ashford Borough Council was 1 of only 4 Council's in the country
to have been awarded Beacon Status for promoting sustainable
communities through the planning process.
The award reflects Councils that have worked hard to make sure
that residents have an active involvement in designing high quality
masterplans and making better places.
Designated by the Government as a growth area, a £650 million
investment programme is under way in Ashford to provide 31,000
new homes and 28,000 jobs by 2031.
Right from the start Ashford Borough Council have taken a
proactive approach in engaging the community in both site work and
masterplanning through numerous community design workshops.
To find out how we can help you visit our Sustainable
Communities webpage.
Beacon Council for Asset Management
We were awarded the prestigious Beacon award in 2005/06 for
Asset Management.
Following the end of the Beacon year, a further grant was made
available for the five Asset Management Beacon Councils (Ashford,
Cambridgeshire, Leeds, Hertfordshire and Rotherham) to carry out
peer support work to assist councils that wish to improve their
asset management. Further information can be obtained from
Jane Devine at Rotherham
Council, telephone 01709 823859 or fax 01709 379419.
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