SEVERAL wards in Ellesmere Port got their first taste of council community forums.

The first forums to be held – for the Groves and Whitby and Sutton and Manor – took place in Ellesmere Port on Monday at Whitby High School.

“The local community forums will offer residents an opportunity to contribute to the decision-making process and make a marked difference to their community.” said Cllr Kathy Lord, the representative for the Groves and Whitby and the Sutton and Manor wards on the Area Programme Board.