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 Dated … 28 July 2004

 Lincolnshire’s latest “Quality Council” is announced…..

 The “Quality Council Assessment Panel” for Lincolnshire, appointed by the Deputy Prime Minister has just given its approval to Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council becoming the third “Quality” Council in the County.

 The “Quality Council” scheme was set up by Government as part of a range of initiatives introduced after the publication of the “Rural White paper” setting out its future policies for  rural communities. The award, demonstrates the Parish Council has now achieved an officially recognised and demonstrable level of competence.

 Residents of the Parishes can be assured that their Council is undertaking its duties in a proper manner, and is forward thinking in terms of providing, or ensuring others provide quality services for the residents.

 Members were quick to acknowledge the work undertaken by the Parish Clerk, Tracy Wall, remarking that it could not be a Quality Council without a Quality Clerk .

 Upon hearing the news Tracy said, “I am absolutely delighted the Council has achieved this success. Councillors have worked hard, been very supportive in every way, and have willingly adapted to change to ensure we comply as a 'Quality Council”   Tracy added “The Chairman, Gill Shaw, has also been an excellent support to me not only in the application for Quality Status but in her everyday role of Chairman for which I thank her enormously.”

 Richard Enderby, secretary to the panel, advised “The qualification is not easy to achieve. The requirements assessed by the Panel, include a range of  mandatory and selective items, designed to demonstrate the Council follows legal procedures, good practice guidelines, and properly leads and serves its community. Unlike other Parish Councils a Quality Council must also have a qualified clerk, show that it consults with residents, and ensure 80% of its members  have put themselves forward for election, and not just been co-opted by other Councillors”

Richard added “Although it is a difficult qualification to achieve, having proven their expertise, we look to Government to introduce extra funding and powers for Councils achieving this level of competence. They have already demonstrated they would spend additional monies wisely to provide benefits to their community.”  Robin Tucker, Independent chairman of the Panel advised “The Panel was again impressed with the standard of the application, and I am delighted to be able to announce the award, and arrange for their certificate to be signed and presented.  The Council will receive an official certificate and will also be entitled to use the official Government approved “Quality logo.”  Ends  Richard Enderby can be contacted by phone on 07812349017 or e mail Richard.enderby@cclincs.co.uk

Re-accredited On the 8th of October 2009 Tattershall with Thorpe Parish Council was re-accredited with Quality Council status

A Quality Council requires a quality clerk Congratulations to Karen on achieving a certificate in Local Administration

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