A SHROPSHIRE Council manager has been recognised for her significant contribution to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hannah Thomas, community wellbeing manager, has been shortlisted for the LGC Rising Star award which celebrates young local government officers who are making change happen and taking difficult decisions.

Over the last two years Ms Thomas has worked tirelessly to support the coronavirus efforts and keep Shropshire’s residents safe and well.

She was nominated for the award by head of joint partnerships for Shropshire Council, Penny Bason.

“Hannah Thomas is Shropshire’s Rising Star,” said Ms Bason.

“The pandemic has allowed Shropshire Council and partners to see her enormous ability and emerging strengths as a leader. No task has been too great or small, no adversity or change to practice unsurmountable.

“Hannah’s leadership and ability to develop positive relationships across all levels has been at the forefront of our impressive action to reduce the effect of Covid on our communities. She has developed a strong team and new partnerships with communities, community groups, many Shropshire Council teams, the NHS, town and parish councils and members.”