The chairman of Keswick Flood Action Group has been shortlisted for an award for her efforts.

Lynne Jones is one of six finalists in the running for Flood Re's Local Heroes award.

She has been chairman of Keswick Flood Action Group since 2012 and played a key role in the installation of the town's glass wall flood defences.

Lynne's nominator praised her for her determination to “find solutions for the flooding problems that affect Keswick and the rest of Cumbria” and the amount of time that she had committed to the cause.

Her nomination was considered by a judging panel alongside others from across the country before the shortlist was set.

She and the other five finalists will find out whether they have won at a reception in the Palace of Westminster in November.

The results will be announced by Minister for Flooding Thérèse Coffey MP.

Flood Re’s Local Heroes award recognises individuals, community groups and local flood action groups that have shown leadership and resilience around flood relief efforts since 2007.

The national winner will be awarded a £10,000 fund to go towards their local community’s response to flooding or a local flood relief charity of their choice. The award is sponsored by Covéa Insurance and NFU Mutual.

Andy Bord, chief executive of Flood Re and chairman of the judging panel, said: “We read many inspiring stories during the judging process, which meant that narrowing it down to six entrants was a difficult task. However, Lynne has shown incredible determination and commitment and she thoroughly deserves to be in the final six.

“On behalf of the panel I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination.”