Clarence Valley & Lismore City were recognised for their achievements at NSW Local Government Week 2020

Last week was NSW Local Government Week 2020.

Clarence Valley and Lismore City councils received recognition.

Excellence in Communication - Division B - population between 30,000 and 70,000: 

Winner Clarence Valley Council 
Communicating in Recovery 

Judges' comment 

Outstanding. An amazing example of innovative and responsive best practice that is informed by the community and also specialised sources such as Red Cross and NY post 9/11. As someone who was directly impacted by bushfires last summer and is involved in community led recovery, this is a fantastic example of how to implement a disaster recovery engagement plan within existing resources. 

Excellence in Leadership Award - Division B - Outstanding Individual Contribution: 

Highly Commended Clarence Valley Council 

Des Shroder for Strong Leadership in times of Crises 

Judges' comment 

Des demonstrated leadership in dealing with the important issue of high youth suicide in the area; he proactively sought solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of the community and his hard work and commitment facilitated delivery of important services to provide for the needs of young people.

Innovation in Special Events - Division B - population between 30,000 and 70,000: 

Highly Commended Clarence Valley Council 
Introduction to Surf Safety for non-English Speakers 

 Projects - Division B - population between 30,000 and 70,000: 

Highly Commended Lismore City Council 
Dungarimba Wandarahn (Lismore place of learning)