2017 Challenge

Best Team – City of Wolverhampton Council

Best CEO
Sarah Constable – Telford & Wrekin Council

Best Partnership Working
Telford & Wrekin Council

Best Presentation
Worcester City Council

Best Resident’s Magazine
Wyre Forest District Council

Best Sponsor Interaction
Gambling Commission

Best Fundraising
Warwick District Council

“Thank you for arranging such an exceptional day. We were genuinely impressed by the amount of knowledge, dedication and commitment that went into organising the LA Challenge, quite an undertaking and deserving of appreciation. The challenge provided us with a great opportunity to work as a team, push ourselves and develop new skills.”

Emily Shaw
Gambling Commission

“The challenge has opened my eyes to my potential to undertake roles outside what I would have determined as my area of work”

Andrew Hollis
Telford & Wrekin Council

“A great day, really enjoyable. The first 45 minutes of the challenge, was a complete eye opener but so entertaining. Full credit to the actors involved”

David Phelan
Rugby Borough Council

“Thoroughly enjoyable, fantastic opportunity to develop, learn new skills, overall worthwhile experience.”

Natalie Morrissey
Staffordshire County Council

“I have recommended it to colleagues, I think it is a great opportunity to experience new and different aspects of day to day working in the council”

Helen Mole
Worcester City Council

“It is an excellent opportunity to test out your skills and establish if being an executive is something that you want to do. An excellent, challenging, exhausting day – thank you!”

Sarah Constable
Telford & Wrekin Council

“Be prepared for a fast paced and hard day, with lots of information thrown at you. Definitely have a team plan before arriving, who will be carrying out what tasks and stick to it. Remember its role play, so play along and throw yourself into it.”

Stuart Mewes
Rugby Borough Council

“I would definitely recommend the challenge. I would tell people to get a good night’s sleep before and to enjoy the day. It was hard work and totally exhausting but really good fun at the same time.”

Claire Hines
Lichfield District Council

“This is a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone in a safe environment and to gain understanding of the challenges faced by a senior management team.”

Norma Campbell
Gambling Commission

“Great opportunity to step out of comfort zone. An excelled personal development opportunity. Good to raise the profile of council by taking part.”

Laura Noonan
City of Wolverhampton Council