Wirral Borough Council’s Public Health Team wins Outstanding Commissioner award

Congratulations to Wirral Borough Council’s Public Health Team, who have won an Outstanding Commissioner award for their partnerships with local organisations to address health inequalities and their innovative and adaptable public health solutions.

The award was won at the first ever Voluntary Sector North West Funding and Commissioning Awards on Thursday 14th November, in a celebration of outstanding achievements in supporting the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector across the North West.

All winners were nominated by the VCFSE sector, showcasing the trust and recognition they have earned within the community. The Outstanding Commissioner – Local Authority category was particularly popular, leading to the recognition of Wirral Borough Council’s Public Health Team. This reflects the exceptional quality and impact of the nominees and the high level of competition within this category.

Warren Escadale, CEO at VSNW, said: “We are delighted by the response to our first awards and inspired by the dedication of the nominees. Each individual and team showcased a deep commitment to building resilient, vibrant communities across the North West. These awards are a testament to the exceptional work being done and a celebration of the innovation and partnership that drives our region forward.”

The event also highlighted VSNW’s ongoing mission to learn from these best practices. Moving forward, VSNW plans to develop a Commissioning Panel aimed at enhancing commissioning processes to better support the VCFSE sector. Attendees were invited to register their interest in joining this initiative to shape future improvements.