PEOPLE in two areas of Bolton can raise their concerns with representatives of Bolton Council and the police at a meeting next week.

The joint Farnworth and Kearsley area forum takes place on Monday at Trinity Church, Higher Market Street, Farnworth.

Police officers will be on hand to talk in private between 6pm and 6.30pm.

Council officers will then be available to speak to people during a half-hour drop-in session from 6.30pm.

At 7pm, there will be a presentation on the council's budget and an open forum will follow, during which people can ask councillors questions.