A WINDOW cleaner has been named Ryedale’s Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator of the year.

Chris Miles was given the award for his enthusiasm and willingness to be involved in any matters to benefit the community of Sherburn, near Malton.

Mr Miles has worked with officers to develop a scheme to keep an eye on the elderly people in the village when the weather conditions are bad and is helping to set up a Junior Parish Council and possibly a Junior Neighbourhood Watch.

The award was presented to Mr Miles by assistant chief constable Sue Cross at the Neighbourhood Watch annual general meeting.