HAYDON Wick residents are needed to help run their community. The parish council has seven vacancies.

Parish clerk Sue Martin said: "We need people who are committed to making the community a better place to live.

"We cover matters such as planning, play areas and lots of other things that affect people's lives."

The council meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the chamber off Thames Avenue. Call Sue on 01793 722446.