Beacons
The Beacons scheme is a competition that highlights the achievements of local authorities delivering excellent front-line services in order to encourage learning and development. Its categories are selected annually and reflect government priorities. It is managed by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) on behalf of CLG.
We sponsored the ‘Cutting Red Tape' category in 2008-09. The shortlist contained several examples of how local authority regulatory services can give effective support to law-abiding businesses, through risk-based and innovative approaches to inspection and enforcement that simplify the way they undertake their responsibilities. They also demonstrate how a focus on outcomes can deliver local solutions to local circumstances, providing wider benefits to communities, the economy and the environment.
The winning councils were announced in March 2009, and we are now working with them on a 12 month programme to share best practice.
Bexley: Retail Enforcement Pilot (PDF 120K 3 Pages)
Cambridgeshire: Tackling Doorstep Crime (PDF 105K 3 Pages)
Westminster: Cafe Watch (PDF 107K 3 Pages)
