National award goes to Charnwood Borough Council civic officer

"It is greatly deserved for all of her hard work."

This is a national award and is organised by the National Association of Civic Officers.

The awards recognise civic officers across the country who show a commitment to their role all year round.

The civic officer supports the Mayor of Charnwood during their year of office including planning diaries, assisting with planning events such as the Remembrance Parade, and accompanying the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to events.

The Mayor of Charnwood, Jennifer Tillotson, said: “I would like to congratulate Carol on getting this award.

“It is greatly deserved for all of her hard work and planning which goes into the role.

“The role of the Mayor is to represent the borough on a local, regional and national level and a large part of being the Mayor is to go out in our local communities to recognise some of the fantastic work being carried out by residents and organisations. As Mayor, I enjoy being able to recognise local achievements.

“It is also about being able to represent the borough at important occasions such as Remembrance Sunday.

“The Mayor could not carry out these duties without a committed and dedicated civic officer.”

Carol has been a civic officer at the Council for 27 years and has worked at the Council for 38 years.

Carol Hardy said: “It’s always nice to be recognised for the work you are doing and it is particularly pleasing to receive this highly commended award from the National Association of Civic Officers.

“I thoroughly enjoy supporting the Mayor throughout the year in their duties as the borough’s first citizen.”