Tenants in a Guiseley sheltered housing complex have formed a residents association to upgrade their facilities.

Residents in the Shakespeare Sheltered Housing complex have formed the new association to tackle maintenance problems.

The first problem the group will be tackling is the poor lighting in the complex and the security threat it brings.

Maurice Scott, of Shakespeare Close, has been elected as chairman and Sandra Dickinson, of Shakespeare Road, is the secretary.

Mr Scott said: "It was decided that the complex was looking somewhat scruffy and much needed to be done to make the place pleasant again.

"Concern is being voiced about the security on site and tenants have suggested that better lighting is a must.

"With this in mind approaches have been made to the landlord Leeds City Council, it is possible if funds can be found for security lighting to be fitted to each bungalow."

It is estimated the lighting will cost £7,000 and the group will be approaching the Aireborough Community Involvement Team for money and the local councillors for a grant from MICE funds.

The residents believe that having lights fitted above the doors of their homes will improve security and enhance the complex. They have estimated the lights would cost 1p a night to run with the cost of fittings on all the properties amounting to £7,000.

The footpaths around the complex are another area of concern because some of the paving slabs are slippery and broken

Mr Scott added: "Footpaths in places are a danger and it is hoped that these will be repaired in the near future, certainly we want no more accidents."

The residents believe grass mowers and vehicles which have been driven over the slabs have left marks on them and caused them to shatter.

The group has already drawn up a site plan of places and slabs requiring attention and have submitted them to the council.

Other issues include rubbish being dumped on the A65, which the group will be monitoring, overflowing gutters and thieves stealing flower displays from window ledges.

Residents with concerns can contact Mr Scott on (01943) 876942.