A HOUSING provider with sheltered flats in Keighley has won a national award for its services to older people.

Hanover Housing Association has many properties across West Yorkshire for over-55s, including Hanover Court on Parkers Lane, Utley.

Hanover has won the Best 50+ Housing Provider category at this year’s 50+ Awards, known as The Goldies.

Prizes are presented by The 50+ Show and are based on internet nominations and votes from people aged 50 and over.

The awards aim to find the best organisations and companies providing services for active people who want to make the most out of life.

Robert McCaffrey, director of The 50 + Show, said: "This year saw ferocious competition to even be shortlisted, with results based on ratings, rather than the total number of votes cast.

“That means smaller companies have an equal chance of winning as the big companies, although Her Majesty the Queen did win the 50+ Personality of the Year!"

Dame Clare Tickell, chief executive of Hanover, said Hanover were thrilled to have won the award.

She added: “I would to thank all of our residents, contractors and supporters who voted for us.”