A FREE meeting giving information on service as a parish councillor is being organised in Newent.

It is aimed at getting people to stand for election to town and parish councils at the forthcoming local government elections on May 1.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 13, between 7pm and 9pm at the Newent Youth and Community Centre.

More information and bookings are available from Richard Belliss on 01452 500301.