I SHOULD like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Keighley West Ward for their efforts during last week’s Keighley West Big Spring Clean.

It was great to see so many residents, young and old, pull together to tidy up our neighbourhood – a truly fantastic (and fun) community day (see page 39 for more details).

I spent most of the Friday morning in Ingrow and, in particular, the Hemsby Street area. Residents even came out to help in their pyjamas! A huge amount of rubbish was cleared up and the area is looking so much tidier.

I should also pay tribute to the Keighley Area Co-ordinator’s Office and Neighbourhood Services, who co-ordinated the event along with Keighley West Ward community development worker, Pip Gibson.

Thank you.

COUNCILLOR ADRIAN FARLEY Keighley West Ward