A NEW committee has been set up to allow people to influence the work of Shropshire Council.

The first public meeting of Ludlow and Clee Local Joint Committee is on Wednesday, July 1, at 7pm in the Harley Centre, Ludlow College.

The committee will be led by the four councillors whose wards include the area, and one representative each from the town and parish councils.

As well as attracting resources to take forward local priorities, the committee can seek responses from Shropshire Council about its actions and also distribute £49,000 a year in the form of grants or specially commissioned services.