Clayton-le-Moors: Ruby Award given to David Cross

Mr David Cross of Clayton-le-Moors has been awarded the Ruby Award, a special award to celebrate 40 years of Hyndburn Borough Council and to acknowledge eminent individuals in each ward.

Cllr Tim O'Kane said, "David is a fellow 'bottom-ender' and has done an immense amount of work for community safety. He is one of the patriarchs of Clayton and although people may not fully respect the police these days they certainly pay attention to David and his wife Anne. This award is fully deserved."

Independent Councillor Nick Collingridge said, "David has been a great community figure for many years and even though he is now in sheltered housing he is still out organising bingo afternoons and coffee mornings. Congratulations on your award, it is thoroughly well deserved."

David said, "Thank you to everyone for their kind words but all I have ever really tried to do is help people. I enjoy what I do and I would like to say thank you to everyone else who has been involved too."