Beacon and Local Innovation Awards Schemes

The new and exciting Local Innovation Awards Scheme is replacing the Beacons Scheme after 10 years of celebrating and sharing. 

Round 10 of the Beacon Scheme will finish in March 2010. To find out more about the Beacon scheme and how to use the website visit the 'About the Beacon Scheme' section.

Latest news

  • Local Innovation Awards announced

    The Local Innovation Award scheme winners have been announced. Find out which authorities have won this prestigious award and read brief summaries about their innovative work.

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  • Video of Northumberland's Bright Idea presentation

    View video footage of Northumberland Council's 'carers as expert care partners' presentation to the Bright Ideas scrutiny panel.

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  • 'Our Voice Our Say' - a new kind of website

    The 'Our Voice Our Say' website was developed by and for citizens with learning difficulties in Sunderland. Learn how the website was developed and how it made an impact on the local community.

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  • Protecting older and vulnerable people

    Read how Cambridgeshire County Council worked with partners to deliver the ‘Doorstep’ project, an initiative to put in place measures that make vulnerable people feel safe and confident in their home.

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