A LEADING member of the Keighley Area Co-ordinator's office who is leaving to take on a new role has been thanked for her contribution by parish council members.

Noreen Akhtar is leaving the co-ordinator's office to take charge of domestic violence-related issues for Bradford Council.

Oxenhope Parish Council deputy chairman, Coun Tony Maw, said: "Noreen has been a good friend of the parish council and has always kept us informed. She has been a great help and very supportive."