ILKLEY resident Colin Speakman has been honoured by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation.
Colin Speakman, 73, received a Transport Campaigner Award at the House of Lords on Monday. It was presented by MP Zac Goldsmith at the foundation’s tenth anniversary celebrations.
Mr Speakman, a co-founder of the Dales Way Association and the Yorkshire Dales Society, has been at the forefront of expanding Dales Rail and Dalesbus services.
Mr Speakman said: “Campaigning is about giving a voice to many thousands of people whose views and needs are too often ignored by decision makers.”
Linda Butcher, SMK’s chief executive, said: “The SMK Campaigner Awards provide us with a unique opportunity to recognise courageous people.”
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