A series of posters to raise awareness of the ten general principles that govern public life has been designed for Waveney District Council by Lowestoft College student Arran North.

The 19-year-old came up with the winning designs after the Standards Committee contacted the College’s Art and Design department looking for a range of A3 and A1 posters to be created.

Arran decided to take on the project and designed a poster campaign which included the caption ‘we pledge’ and features photographs of local scenes taken by Sam Gee, a BA (Hons) Design (Graphic and Typographic Design) student from UCS Lowestoft. The photographs will be changed throughout the year and the posters will help to highlight the message that all Councillors in Waveney have adopted the Code of Conduct.

The posters have proved to be a hit with the Committee and, as well as receiving a cheque for £100 from Waveney District Council for his creative achievement, Arran will soon see his designs displayed throughout Waveney in reception areas, public libraries and at Town and Parish Councils.

Caroline Nixon, Independent Chairman of Waveney District Council’s Standards Committee said: “Arran's very innovative approach to the subject of ethical behaviour has been like a breath of fresh air. Members of the Standards Committee will use his ideas to help members of the public as well as elected members have a better understanding of the subject.”

Glenys Stacey, chief executive of Standards for England, said: "At a time when ethical standards in politics are under greater scrutiny then ever, Standards for England are encouraged by Waveney District Council's efforts to raise awareness of their standards committee and the ten principles that govern public life.
 
"It is great to hear Waveney District Council's standards committee are dedicated to finding new ways to promote high standards of behaviour and involve the local community by engaging them in this work.

"As the independent national body responsible for overseeing the standards framework, Standards for England will continue to provide guidance to standards committees, monitor their effectiveness, not only to identify and respond to failings in the system, but also to recognize and celebrate high standards. "

Arran is now coming to the end of the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and has been offered a place studying for a Degree in Graphic Design at the University of Worcester in September.

For more information on ethical standards visit www.standardsforengland.gov.uk. For information on Lowestoft College visit www.lowestoft.ac.uk.