OUTSPOKEN Boltonians are needed to tell Government ministers what life is like in the town.

The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit has launched a recruitment drive to find 20 people from the North-west's poorest areas to share their views in a community forum and find practical ways to improve the quality of life. People are needed from all walks of life, but must have experience of living and working in a deprived area.

For further information and an application form contact PO Box 31007, London, SW1 9WX, telephone 020 7235 7676, fax 020 7235 7142 or email John.Smith@SPA-uk.com