DUDLEY people will be able to speak out on neighbourhood issues at the next round of community forum meetings.

Cllr David Sparks, leader of Dudley Council, said: “People have a very important role to play in how this council is run and this is their chance to speak to councillors directly."

On Monday June 17 the Castle and Priory, St James's and St Thomas's community forum will be at St Barnabas Church, Middlepark Road, Dudley and the Netherton, Woodside and St Andrews and Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood community forum will be at Quarry Bank Community Centre, Sheffield Street.

On Tuesday June 18 the Coseley East and Sedgley community forum will be at Age Concern, Ettymore Road, Sedgley and the Gornal, Upper Gornal and Woodsetton community forum will be at Parkes Hall Social Club, Parkes Hall Road, Dudley.