New councillor Gordon Perry has been co-opted to represent Ben Rhydding at Ilkley Parish Council and attended his first full council meeting this week.

Coun Perry is the second councillor to be co-opted in recent months following the arrival of Coun Adam Bowles, who also represents Ben Rhydding.

The council still has the vacancy to represent Ilkley South, but is expected to co-opt a new member by the end of the year.