In the same week that its web site was singled out as one of the five best local authority sites in Britain, Richmond upon Thames Council has also been nominated for this year s New Statesman and BT New Media Awards. The site has been shortlisted for an e-government award, which will recognise the local or central government web site which best uses new technology to provide more efficient services to citizens. Now in its third year, the New Statesman and BT Awards attract interest and entries from all parts of the country. Having moved to the area over the last few months we were able to do considerable research easily.
New content is added to the site every week.
Latest additions include information for people moving in to the borough, and the infoRich database which gives details of community groups, sports clubs and essential services. The site now also has on-line forms for registering to vote or requesting a postal vote. The awards will be made in July. In the meantime, watch out for more new content on the web site every week. Last year s award was won by the London Borough of Hackney.