Two Bexley Council projects have been shortlisted for national awards. 

The Bexley First programme, which consolidated the former council sites into the new Civic offices, was nominated for the business transformation category for the Local Government Chronicle Awards.

The Local Colleges First programme is shortlisted for partnership of the year.

This scheme  was developed to provide a local long-term education choice for young adult learners with severe or complex learning disabilities.

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Bexley Council leader Councillor Teresa O’Neill said: "We are very proud of both these projects, which have produced real significant benefits for local people and saved large amounts of taxpayers’ money." 

"They demonstrate our ability to work creatively with local people and other agencies to make life better for our residents."

The Local Government Chronicle Awards recognise excellent in councils across the country.

The winners will be announced on March 11.