Mid Ulster District Council receives Charter Award

By Staff reporter
Published 12th May 2026, 18:33 GMT
The Council Chair, Cllr Frances Burton, Councillors and Council staff are pictured receiving the accreditation from NILGA President Councillor Billy Webb. Also pictured is Fiona Douglas from NILGA.placeholder image
The Council Chair, Cllr Frances Burton, Councillors and Council staff are pictured receiving the accreditation from NILGA President Councillor Billy Webb. Also pictured is Fiona Douglas from NILGA.

The Charter provides councils with a robust and structured framework to strengthen and embed councillor development across local government

Mid Ulster District Council is delighted to announce that it has once again been awarded the prestigious Charter Award for Charter Status in Elected Member Development, reaffirming its strong commitment to supporting and enhancing the skills, knowledge and professional development of elected members.

Presented by the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA), the Charter provides councils with a robust and structured framework to strengthen and embed councillor development across local government.placeholder image
Presented by the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA), the Charter provides councils with a robust and structured framework to strengthen and embed councillor development across local government.

Chair of the Council, Councillor Frances Burton, praised both elected members and Council staff for their dedication and hard work in retaining the significant accreditation.

She also confirmed the Council’s ongoing commitment and determination to progress towards achieving Charter Plus status in the future.

 

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