PEOPLE wishing to stand for election to a council are being invited to a special information meeting.

Jeff Hawkins, returning officer for East Renfrewshire Council, will explain how to register as a candidate.

The event will take place on February 21 at Eastwood House, Eastwood Park in Giffnock.

Mr Hawkins said: "Prospective candidates will find the meeting very useful."

For more information, call Linda McLaughlan on 0141 577 3004 or e-mail her at linda.mclaughlan@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk