APSE has announced the winners of the APSE Refuse and Recycling,
Streetscene and Parks Innovation Awards 2022, as well as the Environmental
Service Apprentice of the Year Award.
Speaking about Innovation Awards, APSE Chief Executive Paul O’Brien
said: "The judging for this year's competition was extremely
tough.
“Each of the finalists demonstrated an outstanding commitment to
delivering excellent local government environmental services. APSE works
continually to encourage public service excellence and we are delighted that
all our finalists strive to achieve the very best for their local
communities."
The winner of the Parks Innovation award was Plymouth City Council for its creative use of digital technology with
communities to support urban nature recovery.
Durham County Council won the
Street Scene category for its Neighbourhood
Protection initiative.
Speaking about the Apprentice Awards, Paul O'Brien added: "During the
past twenty years, APSE has taken great pride in recognising and rewarding
hundreds of hard-working, intelligent people of all ages; dedicated to
improving their communities across the UK. Tonight's finalists are a
credit to their councils and local communities - well done and thank you."
The winners were announced at a special charity dinner at the
APSE Refuse, Recycling, Streetscene, Grounds and Parks Seminar 2022.
Full details of the event can be found here.
The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) is a not-for-profit
local government body working with over 300 councils throughout the UK.
