ROSSENDALE Council have arranged a series of Area Forums to find out what local residents, business and voluntary groups think about living and working in the valley.

Area Forums give people the opportunity to raise questions on local issues with ward councillors, police and Lancashire County Council.

The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, at the Community Centre, Edenfield.

The second event will be held on October 6 at Rossendale United Football Club, Newchurch.

On Monday, October 13, the venue will be Tunstead Community Room, Howorth Drive, Stacksteads. The final Area Forum will be at Whitworth Civic Hall on October 20.

The meetings will feature a public question time which will enable residents to speak on issues of concern.

All meetings start at 7pm. Anyone wanting more information should contact Heather Moore on 01706 244510.