Council Achieves Prestigious Gold Investors in People Award
Photo: L to R Del Curtis, Chief Executive of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of the Council and Councillor Paul Donovan, Council Member for Democracy, Workforce and Communities.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has been officially recognised as a Gold Investor in People, following its recent assessment by Investors in People (IIP). This achievement places the Council among an elite group, as:
One of only eight local authorities in the country to hold this prestigious accreditation.
Having previously attained Silver status in 2018, the Council has since demonstrated outstanding commitment to developing its workforce, despite significant changes and challenges over recent years. The IIP assessment involved feedback from over 1,500 employees, including direct conversations with more than 150 staff members and survey responses from over 1,200.
The assessment highlighted a consistently positive workplace culture, with employees praising:
- A strong understanding of the Council’s values and priorities
- A culture of transparency, co-production, and support
- Leaders who empower staff to make a real difference
Chief Executive Delyth Curtis said:
We are so incredibly proud to have gained this accreditation. The IIP Gold Award is a testament to the dedication of our workforce and the culture we have built together. We are committed to ensuring Cheshire West and Chester Council remains a great place to work, where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver the best possible services for our residents.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Louise Gittins, added:
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this Gold accreditation reflects the strength of our organisation. We will continue to listen, evolve, and invest in our workforce, with the upcoming launch of our new People and Culture Strategy, ensuring we build on this success.
The Council remains committed to fostering a positive working environment and will continue working closely with employees to maintain and further improve its high standards.
