Bucks residents are being invited to submit questions at a debate which will begin shaping the new unitary Buckinghamshire Council’s policies.

Representatives from all five current councils will meet in Aylesbury Vale on July 25 to discuss the key priorities for the new council.

Residents from across Bucks have been invited to submit questions and comments to highlight areas that should be focused upon.

Leader of the shadow executive Martin Tett said: "With five councils coming together to form the new Buckinghamshire Council, we have a perfect opportunity to begin to shape what the key public service priorities should be from next April.

"Clearly everyone has views about council services, after all, they touch virtually every part of our lives and we all pay for them through our council tax. And that's exactly why we want people to get involved.

“The county council has run this type of interactive format for a number of years now and we know from experience that the debate really benefits from this type of involvement and, of course, it's good for democracy too."

Deputy leader of the shadow executive Katrina Wood said: "It's really important that people can have their say, particularly when five councils amalgamate and can plan one single agenda," she said.

"So, whether it's education, social care, the state of the roads, waste and refuse, our environment, local planning, growth or housing or anything else we collectively provide, then please get your questions and comments in - they will be a very welcome addition to this key debate."

In order to submit your questions, tweet @DeliveringBucks using the hashtag #bucksdebate or by emailing unitarycomms@buckscc.gov.uk.

The meeting will be broadcast online as it happens.