This certificate, awarded by the Local Council Award Scheme, recognises Swanley Town Council at the Gold level. It highlights the council’s excellence in governance, community leadership and development, and is valid from February 2025 until February 2029.
Endorsed by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, the Local Government Association, and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), it reflects the council’s commitment to best practice and high standards.
Local Council Award Scheme – Quality Gold Award Achievement
February 2025
Dear Ryan
As chair of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), it is with great pleasure that I confirm that Swanley Town Council has achieved the Quality Gold Award.
Receiving the Quality Gold Award is an excellent achievement showing that your local (parish and town) council achieves good practices in governance, community engagement and council improvement.
Furthermore, this award shows that your council has gone above and beyond the legal obligations; you lead your community and continuously seek opportunities to improve and develop even further.
Therefore, the council is to be congratulated immensely.
I want to express my sincere thanks to you Ryan Hayman, for your hard work submitting the Quality Gold Award application and the additional work throughout the assessment process.
My expression of thanks is also given to Swanley Town Council. Your service to your community and supporting your Local Council Award Scheme application are recognised and reflected in your achievement.
As your council has shown its commitment to continuous improvement and development, I very much look forward to Swanley Town Council applying for reaccreditation of the Gold Award and celebrating more achievements.
Yours sincerely,
Cllr Keith Stevens
NALC Chair
