A LOCAL authority team is celebrating after earning national recognition for its work.

The building control team at Hambleton District Council has been awarded an internationally accredited standard after an assessment of its quality management system.

It requires an organisation to demonstrate that it is a high-quality, customer-orientated service which is continually improving.

Cabinet spokesman Councillor John Morley said: "We are very proud to receive this award, which recognises the high level of service provided by the council in this area."

To maintain the award, the section must be assessed annually by an external auditor.