KEIGHLEY councillors backed a proposal to hold an event recognising the contribution of the emergency services.

The recommendation was successfully put forward by Keighley town councillor Barry Thorne and seconded by Cllr Peter Corkindale.

Cllr Thorne said: “The emergency services are stretched. We see this every day, so the least we can do is honour them in some shape or form.”

Councillors agreed to add the proposed event to their events and leisure committee’s programme.