EVENING News readers with a passion for the world in which we live are urged to volunteer for the Environment Agency.

The agency is looking for new members to join the Regional Fisheries, Ecology and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Regional Environmental Protection Advisory Committee.

Regional Strategy manager Nick King said: "We all want a better environment for our children and grandchildren to live in. Come and help us make it happen."

Becoming involved will give members the chance to represent the views of their local community and shape the future work of the agency.

For an application form, call Sam Todd on 0121 711 5870. The closing date for applications is Monday, January 31 and interviews will be held in March.