COMMUNITY spirited residents have been invited to Cradley Heath and Old Hill Neighbourhood Forum to raise issues about where they live.

There will be representatives from the police and Sandwell Council will be on hand to explain what is being done to combat crime and anti-social behaviour.

The meeting is being held on Wednesday, December 4 at 6.30pm at The Salvation Army, Meredith Street and councillors Ann Shackleton, John Tipper and Julie Webb are expected to attend.

Rowley Town lead member councillor Barbara Price will lead the meeting and will be reporting back on issues raised at the previous forum.

These include traffic problems on Barrs Road, Corngreaves Road, Lower High Street and other roads, fly tipping at the Blue Bell pub and anti-social behaviour on Bearmore Playing Fields.

There will be a walkabout of the ward on Thursday, December 5 starting at 10am at the Salvation Army with council officers and police which is also open to residents.