VILLAGERS in Eccleshill can say how they want £75,000 of regeneration money to be spent, during an exhibition later this month.

Locals in Hoddlesden have already had their say after their event was held in the village at the weekend.

Now the villages of Eccleshill and Yate are being given the chance to put forward their views on how best to spend the cash which has been allocated to the East Rural area for schemes which will benefit the community.

The project aims to give everyone a chance to build a picture of what residents would like to improve.

The views, once collected, will be used to develop an action plan for the village.

Coun Fred Slater of East Rural Ward said: "We need opinions so we can work out how to distribute funds."

The event is taking place at St Paul's School between 10am and 1pm, refreshments will be available and there will be a free pie and pea lunch.

The Hoddlesden event will take place on January 26, with details of where still being confirmed. People in Pickup have already had their say.