Council land data team scoop national award

A Selby Council team that deals with checks on local land have won a national award for providing the ‘most improved national land information service’ in the country.

The team has been awarded the top prize because of improvements to the online system for land searches. This has made it easier for people to have access to accurate information about plots of land.

Land searches are an important part of the process of moving home and are usually a requirement to secure a mortgage.

The shortlist for the award was drawn up from over 240 entries and nominations from around the country, across all categories. Selby topped the shortlist and was presented to the team by Land Data, the official government-appointed organisation that manages and regulates the National Land Information Service contracts.

Congratulating his team, Selby District Council's deputy leader, Cllr John Mackman said, “This is a tremendous achievement and really shows how the land charges team has been working hard to improve the way in which we deliver this key service.  It offers an important support for people moving home and for developers and solicitors too.  Investing in this service is part of our commitment to support sustainable development and growth for our district.  For providing this award-winning service we say well done and offer our sincere congratulations to everyone in the team.  They should be very proud of this recognition.”