The Beacon Scheme was set up to share best practice in service delivery across local government.
Themes are selected for each round of the scheme by government ministers. The themes represent issues which are important in the day-to-day lives of the public and reflect key government priorities.
Beacon status is granted to those authorities who can demonstrate a clear vision, excellent services and a willingness to innovate within a theme.
Beacon status is held for just over a year. During this period the authority shares its good practice through a series of learning exchanges, open days, peer support and other learning activities.
Wakefield has been part of the Beacon Scheme since the very first round back in 1999, and have been successful in achieving Beacon status in the following services:-
- Strategic Commissioning - Family Services (focuses on the delivery of community, customer and citizen-driven outcomes) - 2009/2010
- Positive Youth Engagement in the Community and Democratic Process - 2006/2007
- Delivery of Quality Services through Procurement - 2006/2007
- Helping Young People Leaving Care (in partnership with Barnardo's) - 1999/2000
How to get in touch with the Beacon Co-ordinator
By phone: 01924 305107
In person: Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2HQ
Please note that to see the Beacon Co-ordinator, an appointment is required.
By email: beacon@wakefield.gov.uk
By post: Joanne Battye, Strategic Planning & Performance Service Manager, Wakefield Council, Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2HQ
Further information
The IDeA administers the Beacon Scheme on behalf of the Government. Further information on the Beacon Scheme can be found on the IDeA website at: http://www.beacons.idea.gov.uk/.
Additional information can be found on the website of the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) at: http://www.communities.gov.uk
