Just ONE Edinburgh Councillor makes the cut
- 14th annual Cllr Awards shortlist unveiled
- Local councillors from Cornwall to the Orkney Islands shortlisted for national awards
49 local councillors from across England, Wales and Scotland have been shortlisted for the 2023 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards, showcasing the vital contributions of councillors for the 14th year running.
Competition was extremely tight with more than 300 nominations received across five categories that celebrate the wide-ranging work of councillors. The categories up for grabs this year include Community Champion, Leader of the Year, Young Councillor of the Year, Resilience Champion and Lifetime Legend
Only one City of Edinburgh councillor has made the shortlist. Leith Labour councillor James Dalgleish (above) is in the running for the Young Councillor of the Year Award.
The winners in England & Wales will be announced at the Guildhall in London at 7pm on 16 November 2023. The winners in Scotland will be announced at the City Chambers in Edinburgh at 7pm on 21 November 2023.
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The Cllr Awards judging panels are made up of senior councillors and leading stakeholders from across the sector. These are the only national awards to celebrate and showcase the work of individual councillors. This year’s awards are made possible thanks to the generous support of founding partners CCLA.
Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU said: “In the face of unprecedented domestic and global challenges over the last year, councillors nationwide have once again exhibited unwavering dedication to serving their constituents.
“The shortlist for the 2023 Cllr Awards represents some of the most devoted elected representatives in England, Wales and Scotland.
“As councils continue to deliver essential services like social care and housing amid a cost of living crisis, these Awards are a hugely important way to champion what councillors do locally. Their work, all too often, goes unrecognised and we take great pride in featuring their stories in this year’s shortlist.
“Congratulations to all the councillors nominated and shortlisted and I look forward to announcing the winners in November.”
2023 Shortlist – Scotland
Cllr Geva Blackett – Aberdeenshire Council
Cllr Duncan Cumming – East Dunbartonshire Council
Cllr Ruairi Kelly – Glasgow City Council
Cllr Alastair Redman – Argyll and Bute Council
Cllr Kirsten Robb – South Lanarkshire Council
Cllr John Alexander – Dundee City Council
Cllr Stephen McCabe – Inverclyde Council
Cllr Cecil Meiklejohn – Falkirk Council
Cllr James Stockan – Orkney Islands Council
Cllr Jim Logue – North Lanarkshire Council
Cllr Ross Vettraino – Fife Council
Cllr Martha Wardrop – Glasgow City Council
Cllr David Watson – South Lanarkshire Council
Cllr Helen Wright – Dundee City Council
Cllr Chris Lunday – East Renfrewshire Council
Cllr Nairn McDonald – North Ayrshire Council
Cllr Angus Millar – Glasgow City Council
Cllr Samuel Payne – Aberdeenshire Council
Cllr Heather Woodbridge – Orkney Islands Council
Cllr James Dalgleish – Edinburgh Council
Cllr Scott Hamilton – Scottish Borders Council
Cllr Dan Hutchison – Glasgow City Council
Cllr Kristopher Leask – Orkney Islands Council
Cllr Lana Reid-McConnell – Glasgow City Council