Residents who would like to improve their area are invited to join their MP for a volunteer breakfast.

Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas is hoping to bring together volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers to discuss ways to improve the area.

The event doubles up as a thank you to those already helping out locally as volunteers.

It will be held at Dagenham and Redbridge FC, Victoria Road, Dagenham on July 20. There will be two time slots: 10.30am-11.30am or 11.30am -12.30am.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or in meeting Mr Cruddas or council leader Cllr Liam Smith for a chat over tea, coffee and biscuits should contact Jon Cruddas’ office on 020 8593 1555 and ask for Andrew.