Harrogate borough council is offering its residents an increasingly better service, it has been reported.

Following a report by the Audit Commission, those working for the public sector body are now deemed to have made a number of improvements in the last four years, including increasing the number of affordable homes available and taking steps to tackle crime.

In addition, the authority was indicated as offering a cost-effective service and providing opportunities for local residents to have their say

As such, the council was given a rating of "good".

Michael Newbury, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "The council has systematically addressed a range of weaknesses identified in our previous assessment in 2004."

He added that the local authority is in "a good position" to achieve future improvements, in news that might interest those looking for work via a regional recruitment portal.

In related news, Bath and North East Somerset council was recently praised for taking steps to improve waste management services and understanding the requirements of vulnerable sections of the community.

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