A local councillor has received her MBE for services to Lakeland communities.

Cllr Anne Hall, who was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List earlier this year, has represented the ward of Coniston and Crake Valley on South Lakeland District Council since 2000.

She is passionate about affordable housing, is a champion of greater opportunities for young people and has been raising money for the NSPCC for more than 40 years.

“I have been incredibly proud to serve my local community over the years," she said. "You don’t do it for the recognition, you do it because you feel passionately about local people, the importance of village life and doing whatever you can to enable communities to remain active.

“I would just like to say thank you for all the many loving messages I received by card, text and email.”

The chairman of SLDC, Cllr Eric Morrell, said: “Cllr Hall is driven and works tirelessly for the local community. Her MBE is a fitting reward for many years of selfless service.”