Local Government Challenge - Birmingham Finalist!
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Antony Walker - representing Birmingham nationally
Birmingham City Council Antony aiming to be the BEST
The local government challenge is an exciting new competition, which seeks out talented individuals and tests their ingenuity, creativity, ability to lead and potential to become top local government executives.
The ten finalists, selected by a panel of six judges well known in the world of local government, will compete in a series of challenges. The winner, who will receive the first ever prestigious Bruce-Lockhart Scholarship, will be announced at the LGA Group Annual Conference 2010 in Bournemouth.
One of the ten finalists is Generation BEST Member Antony Walker from Corporate Policy and Performance.
Antony said: ‘My role includes providing support for monitoring performance across the Council both through quarterly monitoring of performance indicators and through assisting the Comprehensive Area Assessment process. Recently I initiated a project within the department to encourage sustainable working through the combination of smart meters and a wide-ranging communication campaign.
I want to focus on solving the problems that blight Britain, the poverty and inequality, the pockets of ignorance and hatred, the effects that climate change will wreak on a globalised world
This competition will help me improve and refine the skills that I will need to reach the top. I hope to learn much from the other contestants and expect the competition to bring the best out of me.’
In a time of economic downturn, it's more important than ever that councils are seen as forward-thinking, innovative and efficient organisations and good places to work. The LGA Group wants to celebrate the diverse talent in local authorities and promote working in the sector.
Stephen Hughes, Chief Executive said ‘ we are very proud that Antony has secured a place in this prestigious national competition, and we wish him the best of luck and will be supporting him all the way’
Cllr Margaret Eaton, Chairman of the Local Government Association said:
“The calibre of applicants was exceptionally high. Unfortunately there can only be ten finalists and I am confident that those selected will demonstrate their enthusiasm and potential to become a top council executive of the future.
The competition will give contestants the chance to learn from each other, to tap into skills they might not normally use in their day job and to experience the challenges that staff in different parts of the public sector face on a daily basis.’
We wish Antony the BEST of luck in this competition.
If you would like to find out any more information on the LG Challenge please visit: http://www.lga.gov.uk/lgchallenge
