07/01/2010: Quality Town Council Status

Royal Leamington Spa Town Council awarded Quality Status

Royal Leamington Spa Town Council has been reaccredited with the status of a Quality Town Council.

The Quality Parish and Town Council scheme is a Government initiative for all Parish and Town Councils in England. The accreditation process is conducted by the County Accreditation Panel on behalf of Her Majesty's Government, and co-ordinated with the support of the National Association of Local Councils. The Town Council was first awarded Quality Status in October 2005.

To achieve the award of Quality Status, Parish and Town Councils must satisfy a range of standards that aim to ensure that they are:-

• representative of, and actively involved in, all parts of their community
• effectively and properly managed, with Members and Officers upholding a high standard of conduct
• working closely with voluntary and community sector groups and articulating the community's needs and wishes through effective communication
• working in partnership with other local authorities and agencies and, depending on their size, able to deliver local services which give the best deal for the local community.