Beacons round nine archive

This section contains background information on the round nine beacon themes, overviews of the beacon authorities and case studies of their best practice.

Round nine beacons were awarded beacon status in March 2008. Their tenure ran until June 2009.

• 133 Single applications
• 10 Joint applications involving 51 authorities
• 143 applications involving 184 authorities
• 38 awards involving 49 authorities

Round nine themes:

• Better brighter futures
• Better public places
• Care matters: improving the outcomes for children in care
• Dignity in care
• Improving accessibility
• Local Strategic Partnerships and Local Area Agreements
• Reducing health inequalities
• Reducing re-offending
• Tackling climate change
• Transforming services: citizen engagement and empowerment