I WOULD like to thank everyone who voted for me and supported me to become the new Labour councillor in Keighley East.

I am proud to represent you.

I would particularly like to thank my fellow candidates and my new ward colleagues Malcolm Slater and Doreen Lee.

Since the election a month ago I have been door knocking, training, attended various meetings, worked on community issues and have met many hard-working people who also have the best interests of Keighley at heart. It’s been a busy, interesting and inspiring time.

I read this excellent paper every week but if residents have any issues they want to discuss, or if there are any events you would like your councillors to attend, then please e-mail me at caroline.firth@bradford.gov.uk or call 07970 822722. You can also follow us on Facebook by searching for @keighleyeastcouncillors.

CAROLINE FIRTH Newly-election Labour councillor, Keighley East