A MEETING to discuss proposals for a new town council will take place this month.

The Crook Town Council awareness meeting on Thursday, September 27, will be held at St Catherine's Community Centre in the town's Market Place, at 7pm.

Crook Community Partnership has organised the meeting and speakers will outline the benefits of a town council. There will be updates in the partnership's newsletter. To become a member, call into the offices at 79 Hope Street, Crook.