Beacon and Local Innovation Awards Schemes

• Local Innovation Awards Scheme shortlist announced

  The shortlist for the second stage of the new Local Innovation Awards Scheme has been confirmed. Find out which authorities are through to the next stage and read brief application summaries.

  

• Beyond Beacons: ten years of illumination

  Ruby Dixon, Head of Programmes for the Beacons and Local Innovation Awards schemes, discusses ten years of successful beacon awards and knowledge sharing.

  

• First members of the Local Innovation Awards Panel announced

  Local Government Minister Rosie Winterton announced the first members of the new panel for the Local Innovation Awards Scheme. Read the full press release and find out about the Panel members.

  

• Islam Awareness Week 2009

  Read how London Borough of Waltham Forest's 'Islam Awareness Week 2009', engaged the local community through events and learning, helping to raise awareness and celebrate Islam.