Local Government — New Year Honours List 2026 2026
7 recipients recognised for this theme in this round
Medal / BEM
Thomas Robert Haire
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Belfast, County Borough of Belfast
“For services to Local Government and to the community in Belfast”
Vivienne Elizabeth Fullerton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2026
Newtownabbbey, County Antrim
“Registrar. For services to Local Government in Northern Ireland”
Member (MBE)
Susan Goodchild
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
“Councillor, Central Bedfordshire Council. For services to Local Government and the community in Bedfordshire”
Franklin Owusu-Antwi
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Gloucestershire
“Councillor and Chair of Council, South Gloucestershire Council. For services to Local Government”
Officer (OBE)
Sarah Norman
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
“Chief Executive, Barnsley Council. For services to Local Government”
Claire Kathleen Holland
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Leader, Lambeth Council. For services to Local Government”
Beverley Anne Craig
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Greater Manchester
“Leader of Manchester City Council. For services to Local Government.”