Tributes have been paid to a “selfless” and “tireless” road safety campaigner who has died aged 79.

Audrey Cartwright, who was made an Honorary Citizen of Otley in 2007, died in hospital after suffering a stroke. She had been actively involved in road safety education for more than 50 years.

Pool Parish Council chairman and fellow road safety committee member Councillor Hazel Lee said: “Audrey will be so sadly missed. She was such a lovely lady.”

And Otley Mayor Councillor Ray Smith said: “I was saddened to hear the news about Audrey, who dedicated so much of her life to the service of others.”

Otley Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland said: “This is a huge loss to Otley.”

Her funeral service will be at Otley All Saints Parish Church at 11.15am on Friday, October 1.