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YOU can quiz five local decision-makers about what's happening in North East Lincolnshire at a special event in Grimsby.

The third annual Eng-Age Question Time will take place at Tukes, in Brighowgate, on Friday, October 4, from 7pm to 9pm.

The experts answering questions will be Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove; Grimsby Telegraph editor Michelle Lalor; northern director of Stagecoach Gary Nolan; Labour Councillor Peter Wheatley, who is portfolio holder for health, wellbeing and social care; and Conservative Councillor Peter Mills, who is also chairman of Tukes.

Organiser George Baker, chairman of the Eng-Age transport committee, said: "This is the third time we've held this event and it's proved very popular so far.

"We've had MPs on the panel in the past but we felt it was too political so this year we've got a completely new set of panelists.

"We hope people will find it an informative evening and take the opportunity to quiz the panel about issues that affect them."

Answering questions on the role of the Telegraph in promoting issues affecting older people will be editor, Michelle Lalor.

She said: "As a local newspaper editor, it is really important that I listen to the news and views of people in the community and these Question Time events are a great way of doing that and of finding out just what the issues are that need addressing and how the Telegraph can help.

"I am really looking forward to getting involved in the debates that arise and hearing the views of the rest of the panel."

Responding to queries about bus transport will be regional director, Gary Nolan.

He added: "Each year around 8.5 million people travel on our services across North East Lincolnshire and our buses cover 2.8 million miles in the area.

"Over the next few years regeneration in North East Lincolnshire will be the catalyst to some significant changes, which will include the construction of a new bus terminus building in Grimsby, along with the introduction of real time bus information through on street displays and mobile phone technology.

"The Question Time event is a great chance to discuss the future of public transport in the region and listen to the views of local people."

Although Eng-Age represents over 50s, people of all ages are welcome to attend the event and grill the panel.

Parking, entry and refreshments will all be free.

There will also be a number of stands giving information on local agencies, such as the Cancer Collaborative.

To ask a question on the night, you must e-mail it to George beforehand on george.baker43@ntlworld.com

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