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Winners Announced!
 The LGC Awards is the premier event of the local government calendar.
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2025 LGC Awards.

Last night more than 1,400 local authority professionals last night gathered at Grosvenor House, London to celebrate the very best in local government.

 The LGC Awards are the biggest and best ceremony recognising the achievements of officers and politicians in local government – and last night’s ceremony was the 29th time the Local Government Chronicle event has been held.

 The LGC Awards see entries from council teams across the UK undergo a rigorous judging process presenting their ideas and innovations to panels of senior officers from other councils. , LGC seeks to share the winning ideas across local government to inspire other councils to improve their own services.

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Maisie Adam announced the winners including Council of the Year, Telford & Wrekin Council

LGC editor Sarah Calkin said: “The LGC Awards celebrates local government at its best. Our winners have gone above and beyond to deliver for the places and people they serve with passion, commitment and creativity at a challenging time for councils.

“But the LGC awards is about more than just one night, It is about sharing the secrets of success, and amplifying the innovation taking place across the sector.”

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LGC would like to thank our esteemed judges, everyone that entered, all those that attended and our valued sponsors without whose support these awards would not take place.

 Congratulations to the winners, and with a record number of entries this year to be shortlisted was an achievement in itself. Thank you.

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Highlights of the LGC Awards 2024

One giant hug for local government!

Great night, great people, great food! Loved Will Mellor, really funny, he made my evening!

A wonderful celebration of Local Government and their achievements

It was a brilliant event, absolutely loved it from start to finish, well organised, great fun and great people.

A fantastically positive celebration of the brilliance of local government in all shapes and sizes, and the differences we make every single day to every single one of our residents.

A truly inspirational and wonderful evening. A perfect venue, hospitality and an opportunity to hear of all the wonderful innovations across the UK’s local authorities

A very well organised event, feeling very proud to be shortlisted for Council of the Year. A wonderful celebration of the great work carried out by Councils across the country!

An incredibly professional and exciting event that we were honoured to be part of

Great atmosphere with a platform for local authorities to shine!

A magical celebration of people who truly care!

Inspiring event showcasing the very best in local government

1,200+
attendees
29
years showcasing excellence
100+
highly respected judges
22
categories
Key Dates
Shortlist announced

Set your reminder, and find out who made the shortlist! This exciting announcement will confirm to the world of local government the organisations, teams and individuals who are leading the way in the sector.

In-person judging presentations

Time for our judges to decide who from the shortlist is deserving of the gong. All shortlisted entrants will be invited to present in a 25 minute slot with judges, on a day between 27 March and 04 April. For most categories this is done in-person at our London offices. Judges decide on the day who will win the award, after seeing all of the shortlisted entrants present.

LGC Awards 2025

Ballgowns and suit jackets at the ready, it's time for the biggest celebration in local government; The LGC Awards 2025! Join us at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel for the annual glittering ceremony. Together, we celebrate you - and crown our winners.