Oxford City Council
Latest NewsVote for Council Worker of the Year - Voting Closes on 3 July
On 1st May 2008 it was announced that Oxford City Council's Area A Cleansing Team have been short listed in the Team category for the Council Worker of the Year Awards 2008. Thames Valley Police nominated the team in recognition of the support they give the police in cleaning up after the effects of drug misuse and homelessness. There were 130 nominations in the Team category and only six finalists were chosen. Members of the public will ultimately decide the winners in each category. Films about each of the finalists are available to view on the Local Government Channel website or by watching Local Government Today on the Community Channel. Oxford residents will be able to show their support for Oxford by voting online or texting LGATV 6 Oxford to 80039 Voting will be allowed up until 12pm on 3rd July when the winners will be announced. Peter Sloman, Chief Executive says "I am proud that we have been nominated for this award. I think the residents of Oxford should also be proud that we have a team that has been recognised nationally as providing a great service. "I am pleased that the nomination has been made by a policeman that works on a day to day basis with the team so really understands what it takes to do their job. "I would encourage everyone to log on onto the website and vote for Oxford." "These awards are fantastic because they show the standards that are being set by people who really understand what public service is. It's not about politics, it's sheer hard work that will scoop these awards - on a good day a local council can connect with voters in a way that Westminster and Brussels really struggle to." "Council workers across the country all too often go above and beyond the call of duty and help local people in some of the most incredible ways. These awards are a chance to recognise the tireless work that they do to improve the lives of millions of people across the country each year." David Brindle, The Guardian's Public Services Editor, said: "Council workers make a vital contribution to the quality of our daily lives, but all too often we take it for granted. These awards are to be warmly congratulated for reminding us of that contribution and for celebrating the very best in public service." Copyright © Oxford City Council 2008 
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