Yobbish behaviour is to be tackled as part of a far-reaching plan to make Keighley a better place to live.

Anti-social behaviour was identified by residents as one of their major concerns. Now a think-tank drawing up a blueprint for future action has taken the concerns on board.

The Keighley Area Committee says people at grass roots are best placed to identify weaknesses and strengths in communities and their views should be used to help develop ways forward.

The results of a consultation with residents has fed into a three year plan for the area which is set to be agreed tomorrow.

The plan, which has seven priorities for improving life, will be implemented by the Area Committee. Its priorities are for safer communities, prosperity, a good area to live, culture, excellence in learning, better health and stronger communities.

The report follows a conference in the town last September which explored ideas for the future.

And is in line with the new powers devolved to the area committee covering areas such as youth service, arts and leisure and cleansing.

An area committee's role is to act as a means of communication between the community, Bradford Council and other agencies. It is meant to they focus upon and encourage community development, co-ordinate consultation with the community, take up issues on behalf of the community.

In the report to be presented to Keighley Area Committee tomorrow people also want to see more closed circuit television and quicker removal of graffiti.

To improve prosperity, they call for residents to support local businesses.

And to make Keighley a good area to live in, they want green spaces preserving and action taken against traffic congestion, especially outside schools. Cultural life should be improved, there should be more multi-cultural out of school activities, community festivals and events. And healthier foods and encouragement to stop smoking should be promoted.

Councillor Andrew Mallinson, who chaired the conference, said the committee wanted to support initiatives that stopped trouble before it started.

It would involve activities for young people and projects to promote cohesion and understanding in communities. He saw the action plan acting as an "umbrella" covering organisations and individuals, helping encourage funding groups and spearheading a co-ordinated approach.

Ghulam Rabani, Keighley Sangat centre manager, said people at grass roots were better able to identify the weaknesses and strengths. The committee meets at Keighley Town Hall at 6pm. It is open to the public.