Conwy and Denbighshire’s Joint Highways and Infrastructure Service has been awarded the ‘Best Public / Public Partnership Working Initiative’ at the APSE Service Awards 2010.
Councils throughout the UK compete for a place on the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) winners list.
Early in 2008, both Conwy and Denbighshire Councils had a vacancy for a Head of Service for their Highways Departments. The two councils decided on an innovative, collaborative approach that led to the appointment of a joint Head of Service and the establishment of a joint cross-boundary Highways and Infrastructure Service. This close working and collaboration has provided a more sustainable and efficient management of resources.
Stuart Davies, Joint Head of Highways and Infrastructure for Conwy and Denbighshire Councils said, “The commitment shown by both authorities to collaborative working is at the forefront of local government thinking. It’s fantastic that our pioneering approach to collaboration has been recognised, and has triumphed against authorities across the UK.”
Cllr Dilwyn Roberts, Leader Conwy County Borough Council said: “Winning this category is a real achievement. The award recognises the benefits of the collaboration in reducing costs and improving services for the residents of Conwy and Denbighshire.”
Cllr Hugh Evans, Leader of Denbighshire County Council said: “We are really pleased that this partnership between Denbighshire and Conwy has been a success and is working so well. Working in partnership is the way forward and we look forward to working with Conwy and other organisations on this and future partnership opportunities.”
The Award Winners were announced in Derry on the 9 September 2010.
