Holymoorside & Walton Parish Council – Pride of Parish Award 2026

The award recognises Kate's remarkable 25 years of service as Parish Clerk to Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council

Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council has announced that Kate Brailsford has been awarded the authority's Pride of Parish Award 2026, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and service to the local community.

Chairman of Holymoorside & Walton Parish Council, Cllr Martin Thacker MBE, presents Mrs Kate Brailsford with the 2026 Pride of the Parish Award in recognition of her 25 years of dedicated service as Parish Clerk. | Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council

placeholder image — Chairman of Holymoorside & Walton Parish Council, Cllr Martin Thacker MBE, presents Mrs Kate Brailsford with the 2026 Pride of the Parish Award in recognition of her 25 years of dedicated service as Parish Clerk. | Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council

Kate was presented with the award by the Chairman of the Parish Council, Cllr Martin Thacker MBE.

The award recognises Kate's remarkable 25 years of service as Parish Clerk to Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council, during which time she demonstrated exceptional commitment, care and dedication to both the Parish Council and the communities it serves.

Throughout her time as Clerk, Kate played an important role in supporting the work of the Parish Council and helping to make Holymoorside and Walton a better place for its residents. Her hard work, knowledge and genuine care for the community have made a lasting contribution to parish life.

The Pride of Parish Award celebrates individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the local community, and the Parish Council felt that Kate was a particularly deserving recipient.

The Parish Council was delighted to welcome Kate back to receive her award and to have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate her many years of dedicated service.