A COUNCIL worker has retired after 21 years of service.

Kevan Addison started work with Richmondshire District Council as a joiner in 1985.

He worked his way up to become senior supervisor of the contracting services unit at the council's Gallowfields depot.

Friends and colleagues gathered to wish him well as he left, and Councillor Jill McMullon presented him with a retirement wallet in recognition of his service for the authority.

Mr Addison plans to spend more time painting, travelling and perfecting his Spanish.