Top of the Class for Qualifications

Apprentices Lucy Fox, Nadika Snowden, Josh Philbin and Dominic King have passed their NVQ Level 2 in business administration.

Regeneration projects officer Melissa Watts has completed a BA Business Studies, seven years after joining the authority as an apprentice.

Personnel officer Julie Smith and auditor Val Taylor have received professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Association of Accounting Technicians respectively.

Health and safety officer Phil Dodd has received a national diploma in occupational safety and health, as well as training in fire safety management, while planning officers Claire Booth and Diane Cafferty have completed masters degrees in town and regional planning, with planning officer Rachel Horton due to complete her masters degree in town and regional planning next year.

Civil enforcement officer Steven Wallbank has received a CLAIT: Computer Literacy and Information Technology Certificate, while assistant chief cashier Trevor Worrell has gained a European Computer Driving Licence.

David Smith, chairman of Ribble Valley Borough Council's personnel committee, said: "Even though we are a small authority, we take staff development seriously.

"We are committed to getting the best from our employees and encourage staff to develop skills and gain qualifications relevant to their jobs and careers, which helps us provide better services to residents and retain staff.

"Congratulations to the staff members concerned for their excellent achievements."

PIC CAP: TOP OF THE CLASS - Staff at Ribble Valley Borough Council who have recently gained work-related qualifications.