WALTHAM Abbey residents are being encouraged to tell council chiefs what they think about living in the town.

There will also be a various events organised when Epping Forest District Council's community development and housing officers host the community event and consultation at Ninefields community Centre, between 3pm on 8pm on Wednesday (March 19).

There will be free children's fun activities and refreshments, advice and activity stalls from a variety of agencies including Voluntary Action Epping Forest, Essex Police, Epping Forest District Council, the Crime and Disorder Partnership and Epping Forest Museum.

Visitors will be able to hear about the new children centre, and speak to members of Waltham Abbey Town Centre Partnership.