A COUNCIL chairman cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of a new retirement home.

Councillor Bryan Sumner, chair of Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council, attended celebrations at Willoughby Place on Saturday, February 4.

The new McCarthy and Stone development is in Station Road, Bourton, and offers 20 one and two-bed apartments.

Robert Monkman, regional sales and marketing director for McCarthy and Stone, said: "Our aim is to help older people stay independent for longer and really make the most of their retirement, so we are delighted Willoughby Place has already proven so popular.

"We are very thankful to Councillor Sumner for taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit our highly prestigious new development, and we are honoured he was able to join us to mark its official opening."

On the day, guest enjoyed a tour of a show apartment and toasted the new development with a glass of fizz.

For more information call 0800 201 4811 or visit mccarthyandstone.co.uk/willoughbyplace