THE New Year marks a new start for the team behind information and communication technology (ICT) services in North Yorkshire.

Daniel Rubie has joined North Yorkshire County Council's ICT department from Imagelinx UK in Nottinghamshire, where he was the global ICT manager.

The 44-year-old, who is married with two daughters, has more than ten years' experience of managing customer focused ICT services and departments.

Mr Rubie said he was looking forward to settling in the county, and added: "I find myself at North Yorkshire County Council at a time of change and progress and look forward to playing a major role in the continuation of this progress and success."