We are thrilled to announce that our service teams have been honoured at the prestigious iESE Public Sector Awards 2025, celebrating their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in service delivery.
Competing against 140 nominations from 63 public sector organisations across the UK and overseas, our teams stood out for their remarkable contributions. The awards were collected at the awards ceremony, held on Wednesday, 5th March, in Westminster.
Our teams achieved fantastic success, earning recognition in multiple categories:
- Gold – Enterprise Team for working together
- Silver – Creating Brighter Futures for community and customer focus
- Bronze – Digital Services for best use of digital, technology and data insight
These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams in delivering innovative, impactful services that improve the lives of our residents and businesses. Further information regarding each award can be found below.
These awards reinforce our commitment to excellence and inspire us to continue innovating for the benefit of our residents, businesses, and communities.
Award-Winning Initiatives
Enterprise Team – Driving business growth through collaboration
Our Enterprise Team’s award-winning approach focuses on building long-term relationships with businesses through the South Staffordshire Business Partnership. By fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, we have created a supportive network that encourages investment, business growth, and community development.
Creating Brighter Futures – Empowering people through support & education
Launched in April 2023, the Creating Brighter Futures programme supports unemployed individuals in overcoming challenges to gain confidence and skills, helping them progress towards or into employment. It also helps those already in work to improve their career prospects through tailored support, training, and education opportunities.
Digital Services – Championing ‘Digital by Choice’
Unlike many councils adopting a ‘digital by default’ approach, South Staffordshire Council has pioneered ‘digital by choice’, ensuring that residents can access services on their terms. Our strategy prioritises inclusive, user-friendly digital services, empowering residents with 24/7 access while maintaining the high standard of face-to-face customer service.