WORKERS from Bury Council's Bradley Fold depot are celebrating after completing an innovative course to boost their customer service skills.

The 12 employees, in the environment and development services department, are the first to take part in an Employer Training Pilot funded by the Government and promoted by trade unions.

The dozen staff work in repairs and maintenance, building, cleaning, transport and refuse collection/street cleansing. They are: Anita Edge, Lee Fairfield, Leanne Fletcher, George Kaye, Alan Longthorne, Arthur Metcalfe, Nicola Morris, Brian Shedwick, Enid Sinclaire, Stephen Smiley, Leslie Warren and John Wilkinson.

Councillor Tony Isherwood, executive member for performance and change, said. "They should be congratulated for the commitment they have shown."