VOLUNTEERS are needed to keep an eye on Kirklees.

The council is looking for members of the public to sit on scrutiny panels.

The watchdog bodies analyse decisions taken by the ruling Kirklees Cabinet.

Each scrutiny panel includes elected councillors and volunteers.

Scrutiny chairman Clr Robert Iredale urged residents to apply by the deadline of March 18.

He said: “It is an interesting and rewarding role.

“Co-opted members play a very important role in the scrutiny process and help to influence the council’s policies and challenge performance.”

For more information visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/scrutiny, call 01484 221916 or email scrutiny.governance@kirklees.gov.uk.