North Lanarkshire Council has scooped the team of the year award for saving people money and energy.

The National Green Deal Eco awards recognise the achievements of companies involved in the Green Deal initiative.

Provide heating solutions and practical energy saving tips for residents, the Local Homes energy team secured first place ahead of competition from across Scotland at the Edinburgh-based awards ceremony.

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Almost 800 homes have benefited from newly installed thermal performance solutions and external wall insulation as part of the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes Scotland.

Des Murray, Head of Housing Property, said: "We have been working hard to improve homes across our communities and to secure this top award is an outstanding achievement.

"Everyone knows the importance of having a warm and eco friendly home, and we want to help people achieve this while also saving them money on their household bills.

"Our team focuses on providing tailored solutions for our residents, identifying a range of measures including cavity and external wall insulation and efficient heating solutions."

(CD/JP)