BRITAIN'S longest-serving ice cream man is set to have a street named after him in Langlee.

Adam Kelly along with former Scotland footballer John Collins; and one of Galashiels' greatest servants Bill Lamb, have all been put forward by the community council.

Last month, members were asked to draw up a list for three unnamed roads at the Melrose Gait.

And after much discussion, they came up with Adam Kelly Place, John Collins Crescent and Bill Lamb Crescent.

Mr Kelly made national headlines when he finally hung up his ice-cream scoop three years ago after five decades of serving up cones and tubs from his van.

He died last year at the age of 96.

Sports star Mr Collins, who was born in Langlee, played for a number clubs at home and abroad, including Celtic, Hibernian, Fulham, Monaco and the Scottish national team.

And former councillor Mr Lamb held several portfolio posts when the Liberal Democrats were in power at Newtown St Boswells.

He died last year.

Chairwoman of the community council Judith Cleghorn said: "Adam Kelly seemed to be a very popular suggestion from people.

"I would also like to put forward Bill Lamb. He was served the town well and was a very good friend of mine."

Tom Ingoldsby said he supported John Collins.

He told the meeting: "John Collins came from Langlee and made a big name for himself, I think it would be good to recognise him."

Also among the suggestions were naming a street after Charles Lapworth – a geologist who moved to Galashiels in 1869; George Hope-Tait – a poet and councillor who is also recognised for his contribution to art, architecture, journalism and authorship in the town; and former Town Clerk George Knox.

Members were asked if there was a reason why most of the suggestions put forward were to recognise people who have died.

Community councillor Rick Kenney said: "A lot of towns normally name streets after people who have passed away.

"The reason why many don't pick living people is because of the risk of them letting the town down."