Louth and Meath County Council have been nominated for top awards at the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025. In its 22nd year, the Awards feature a total of 98 Local Authority projects shortlisted across 16 categories, reflecting the dedication and innovation taking place at local government level, and one Local Authority will be awarded the overall award and named Local Authority of the Year 2025.
The Awards are held annually in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. They take place on November 27th.
Age Friendly Initiative
- Meath County Council – The Meath Befriending Network Celebrating Irish Language & Culture
- Louth County Council – Lú Festival of Light
- Meath County Council – Siamsa Glas Festival
Climate Change
- Louth County Council – Louth Urban Food Sanctuary
Communications
- Meath County Council – ‘Local Lens’ – A podcast from Meath County Council Diversity & Inclusion
- Meath County Council – Empowering Futures: Entrepreneurship Programme for People with disabilities
Health & Wellbeing
- Meath County Council – Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway Heritage and Built Environment
- Meath County Council – Heritage Led Regeneration Project in Market Square, Navan
Municipal Districts initiative
- Meath County Council – Live Streaming of the 2024 Local Elections
- Meath County Council – Meath Community Amenity Project Scheme
Promoting Economic Development
- Meath County Council - Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Lunch and Learn Roadshow Initiative
Urban Revival
- Meath County Council – East Meath Civic Centre - Bettystown Library