SECURING millions of pounds to benefit the community has earned a council boss an award.
Sedgemoor District Council leader Duncan McGinty has been recognised in the Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Awards, coming third from a shortlist of 70 candidates.
The award recognises UK-based politicians and diplomats who are ‘representing civilian interests at the highest level’.
Cllr McGinty was nominated for securing a multi-million pound benefit package for communities hosting the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article