THE next meetings of the local Area Forums will focus on the three options for a new look Council as part of the Government's modernisation of local government. They will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 7pm at the following locations:

Area 1 - Newton East, Newton West and Haydock - Newton Boys and Girls Club, 19 Haydock Street, Newton-le-Willows.

Area 2 - Broad Oak, Parr & Hardshaw and Blackbrook - St Augustine's High School, Boardmans Lane, Parr.

Area 3 - Grange Park, Thatto Heath and West Sutton - St Theresa's Church Hall, Gartons Lane, West Sutton.

Area 4 - Billinge & Seneley Green, Moss Bank and Rainford - Moss Bank Mission, Moss Bank Road, Moss Bank.

Area 5 - Queens Park, Windle and Eccleston - Eccleston Village Hall, Kiln Lane, Eccleston.

Area 6 - Sutton & Bold, Marshalls Cross and Rainhill - Rainhill High School, Warrington Road, Rainhill.