The Beacon Scheme
The Beacon Scheme is a prestigious award scheme that recognises excellence in local government. We are currently in the assessment stage of round 10.
To find out more about the scheme and how to use the website visit the 'About the Beacon Scheme' section.
Latest news
After dark: managing the night-time economy
02 December 2008A new and exciting Community of Practice (CoP) will be launched on 4 December 2008 in London.
Reducing health inequalities in Coventry
25 November 2008Two case studies illustrate how Coventry Council has been educating homeless men about their health and promoting the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers and their babies.
Emergency planning
21 November 2008An end of year report has been produced to capture the activities 'Emergency planning' beacons have been engaged with throughout the beacon Year 2007/08.
Why do men hate going to the doctor?
27 October 2008The use of a stand up comedian was commissioned to engage men in debate and inform them of specific health issues.