The first meeting, at the old Post Office on the corner of Beresford and Union streets, is scheduled for 12 May.

Anyone interested in local affairs is welcome to attend future meetings.

The new boardrooms are also available for community use and people wanting to use them, when available, should call Kaye Edens on 941 8999.

The Council’s Advocacy Team staff continue to operate from the Service Centre and Library at 36 Marshland Road in Shirley.