LOOE Town Council are celebrating a ‘fantastic achievement’ after being awarded Silver status in the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS).

The national accreditation recognises town and parish councils that demonstrate strong governance, transparency, effective financial management, community engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The scheme is tailored to celebrate the achievements of the finest councils, while offering a structured framework to empower all councils to enhance and realise their full potential.

The Silver award recognises Looe Town Council’s ongoing efforts to improve the services and facilities they provide, including projects such as the new library layout, tourist information space and the toilet refurbishment programme.

The town council have said that they are hoping to built on this success and are already setting their sights on achieving a Gold status in the near future.

A spokesperson from Looe Town Council said: “We are delighted to announce that Looe Town Council has been awarded Silver status in the Local Council Award Scheme.

“For residents, it provides reassurance that your town council is operating to a high standard, from publishing information openly and managing public funds responsibly, to engaging with the community through events, projects and communications.

“Achieving Silver is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work of both councillors and staff. While we're proud of this recognition, we're equally committed to building on it and continuing to improve.

“Thank you to everyone who supports and engages with the council. We're proud of this achievement and are already setting our sights on Gold.”