LONG-time local government worker, Kim Griffiths, is the new Ramsbottom and Tottington Area Co-ordinator.

She first joined Bury Council as a junior some 20 years ago.

Later she moved into environmental services and for the last 15 years has been with the busy trading standards section involved with consumer advice, education and enforcement work.

Mrs Griffiths said: "I enjoyed my time with trading standards and this will be a very different challenge. It will involve me working with and on behalf of local people -- something I have always enjoyed."

Anyone wanting to contact Mrs Griffiths can do so by calling 01204 880457 or emailing her at K.Griffiths@bury.gov.uk