The Mayor of North Tyneside and the LGA’s Deputy Chief Executive were among those from across local government to be recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023.
Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE (Lab) was made a dame for her work in political and public service, while the LGA’s Sarah Pickup OBE was made a CBE for services to social care.
Elsewhere, Cllr Susan Fajana-Thomas (Lab), Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Regulatory Services at Hackney Council, was made an OBE for services to local government and gender equality.
Another OBE recipient – for services to the transgender community – was Cllr Helen Belcher (Lib Dem, Wiltshire), who wrote about her experiences as a trans councillor in first 668.
Cllr Roger Atterwill, Leader of the Independent Group on Breckland District Council and Chair of Swanton Morley Parish Council, was made an OBE for services to local government and the community in Norfolk.
There was also an MBE for Stephen Curran (Lab), former Leader of Hounslow Council, for services to local government and the local community in Hounslow.
Council officers recognised in King Charles III’s first new year honours included Patricia Johnson, Locality Officer, Cheshire West and Chester (OBE), with others across the country receiving MBEs and other honours.
Cllr James Jamieson, LGA Chairman, said: “Congratulations to everyone in local government who was recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023.
“The number of local government colleagues honoured is a reflection of the brilliant and vital work being done by councils to make a positive difference to our communities.”
