A GREAT grandmother who raised thousands of pounds for charity will have a street named in her memory.

Vera Ingle – who passed away in 2013 – was well-known in Haddington for her fundraising efforts for good causes.

Now, East Lothian Council has confirmed that Vera Ingle Grove will make up part of the town’s new Letham Mains development.

Her son Charles felt his mum was a very worthy choice.

He said: “We are delighted, absolutely delighted.

“I had an indication it would be Vera Ingle Grove sometime ago and I know the idea was put forward by the community council, who have done a great job.

“The response has been quite overwhelming and it has been lovely to see a lot of what has been said on social media.”

More than 800 new homes are being built on the town’s western edge as part of the development, which will also include a new primary school.

Mr Ingle, a former Haddington councillor, said: “The reality is a lot of people knew my mother. She was a community person and that is quite important to a lot of people.

“Sometimes we forget about community or scoff at it, but a lot of people still think it is important.

“She to some extent exemplified the good qualities associated with that and the work she did within the town for local and national charities.”

Vera, who had six children, 10 grandchildren and four great-granddaughters, was most associated with raising funds for the poppy appeal.

However, she also helped raise money for the day centre, Haddington Pipe Band, Red Cross and to fight multiple sclerosis among others.

Previously, Mr Ingle said: “There is not a charity in the town, from the day centre to any other, that did not benefit from her.”

John Hamilton, treasurer of the community council, previously asked members of the public for key figures in Haddington’s history who could have streets named after them.

He said: “Vera was one of life’s endearing characters, known by many with her time in the Corn Exchange and her charity fundraising with her collection box out on the streets. I’m sure her family, friends and everyone else who knew her will be proud of this recognition.”

Ward councillor Tom Trotter was similarly pleased with the announcement.

He said: “If we are going to be naming streets after people, real people who made a difference in the community, then she certainly did that on numerous occasions.

“She was a bit of a character and it is fantastic that she will be recognised in this manner.

“I think it is only right we remember people from the past but also it is right to celebrate people that made a difference presently.”

Provost John McMillan added: “Many people in Haddington will have fond memories of Vera and her extensive charity fundraising efforts and involvement in many of the town’s clubs and organisations.

“Naming new streets in recognition of former residents offers some continuity in the growing town and will hopefully inspire some of our newer residents to find out more of Haddington’s history and community life.”