AN ILKLEY pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2014.

The Lister Arms in South Hawksworth Street has been awarded a platinum star rating by inspectors.

The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of away-from-home toilet provision across the UK. All of the toilets are graded from bronze to gold with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

The platinum rating is given only to outlets which offer “exceptional toilets”.

The toilets are judged against numerous criteria.The Lister Arms, a Wetherspoons pub, is managed by Hannah Parker, who said: “I am delighted with the award. Staff at the pub work hard to ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times.”

Loo of the Year awards managing director, Mike Bone, said: “The pub richly deserves its platinum award ˗ the highest individual award the judges can deliver.”