Laura Sharman 14 June 2021

Queen’s Birthday Honours celebrates local government

Queen’s Birthday Honours celebrates local government image

The Queen’s Birthday Honours list has paid tribute to two key figures who stepped in following the financial collapse of Northamptonshire County Council.

Theresa Grant, who was appointed chief executive in 2018 until it was abolished this April, and Tony McArdle, the lead commissioner at the council, have both been awarded OBEs for their services to local government.

Ian Hudspeth, the previous leader of Oxfordshire County Council, Duncan Whitfield, strategic director of finance and governance at the London Borough of Southwark, and Christine Reeki, director of children’s services at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, were also awarded OBEs.

Andrew Kerr, chief executive of Edinburgh Council, was awarded an OBE while Kate Josephs, chief executive of Sheffield City Council has been awarded CB for Public Service.

MBEs were awarded to David Draffan, service director for economic development at Plymouth City Council, and Robert Mitchell, principal social worker at Bradford Council.

Grace Collins, an adviser in the Local Government Association’s Leadership and Localism Team, was also given a MBE.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: 'The Queen’s Birthday Honours allow us to pay tribute to all those who have gone above and beyond in their service to this country.

'Throughout the pandemic we have seen countless examples of every day heroes. From those using their expertise to help develop life-saving vaccines, which are now being rolled out successfully to all parts of the UK, to the people who have given time and energy to care for their communities.'

Local councillors were also recognised in the 2021 list for their services to the community during the COVID-19 crisis.

Cllr Maria Lovell, former mayor of Luton, received a MBE in recognition of her work supporting Luton’s African community during the COVID pandemic.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Makaton Tutor - Part Time / Term Time

Essex County Council
£25821.00 - £30377.00 per annum + + Pension
Makaton Tutor - Part Time / Term TimePermanent, Part Time£30,377 per annum, full time equivalent / equal to £15.74 per hour.Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Assistant Urban Design Intern

Essex County Council
Up to £25081.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension
Assistant Urban Design InternFixed Term, Full Time£25,081 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Wellbeing and Independence Practitioner - Safeguarding Team

Essex County Council
£31931.00 - £36423.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension
Wellbeing and Independence Practitioner - ASC Centralised Safeguarding TeamFixed Term, Full Time£31,931 to £36,423 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Financial Strategy Manager (Revenue)

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Negotiable
Bring clarity to complex decisions and help shape how we invest in our borough's future.Bring clarity to complex decisions and help shape how we inves England, London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Team Manager - Locality

Wakefield Council
£55,979.00, Grade 13
Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council
Linkedin Banner