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LGA - LG Challenge 2015 open for applications
The LG Challenge, an annual LGA-run contest which aims to identify the next generation of local government chief executives, is open for applications.
The winner of the LG Challenge will scoop a £10,000 career-enhancing scholarship to be used to promote localism and local government through the exchange of ideas across the UK, USA and Europe.
Ten candidates will battle it out to take top spot, demonstrating their skills across five tasks based on key issues facing local government today. A panel of judges will assess projects submitted by four finalists at the LGA's conference in July 2015, before choosing a winner.
Contestants have to be employed by an LGA member authority and on application will have to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Selected contestants will face five challenges, held at LGA member authorities, during which they will have to demonstrate creativity, problem-solving and ability to forward think. In previous tasks contestants have been asked for proposals on improving the experience of shopping in Worcester and increasing women's cycling in Leeds.
The 2015 competition will be LG Challenge's sixth year. The winner will receive the £10,000 Bruce-Lockhart Scholarship, which will fund the development of his or her project.
Claire Holloway, Head of Corporate Governance at the LGA, said:
"Every year we are tremendously impressed with the calibre of LG Challenge applicants and the drive and determination with which they approach the tasks thrown at them.
"Previous winners have described the LG Challenge as a defining moment in their career. We want to encourage all aspiring local government employees to enter what promises to be a vibrant, inspiring and rewarding competition, which will see the future leadership stars of the future shine bright."
Further details
Information and application forms
The deadline for applications is 30 September 2014.
Contact
Ruth Pott-Negrine, Senior Media Relations Officer
Local Government Association
Telephone: 020 7664 3351
Mobile: 07979 803158
Media Office: (for out-of-hours calls) 020 7664 3333
Email: ruth.pott-negrine@local.gov.uk
Local Government House, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ
