A NEW on-line forum has been set up to allow people living in part of Oxford to have their say on issues affecting their neighbourhood.

The Headington and Marston Neighbourhood Forum is a new project that has been launched by the Headington Action Group, which represents people in the north east of the city.

It will offer a place for people to go and discuss local issues, highlight problems in their area and see what others think.

And Stephanie Jenkins, who is a member of the group and the brains behind the forum, is urging local residents to get involved and bring about social change.

She said: "People complain about things when they see them happening, but this will hopefully help to stop things before they reach that point.

"There are lots of little organisations and groups in the Headington and Marston area, so I hope this will give them a place to come together and show the council what they are feeling.

"There are the things that everyone has views on, but I hope this forum will bring up other issues that people are concerned about."

Mrs Jenkins, pictured, hopes the forum will become well used by those that are currently unable to attend local area meetings.

She added: "I hope it will make the issues that are affecting the local communities more accessible to those that want to get involved but can't."

It is hoped students living in the area and those working in the many hospitals in Headington will also get involved.

Mrs Jenkins said: "It would be nice to hear their views on the issues such as parking in Headington and Marston or multiple occupancy housing to see what they think."

James Bloice Smith, chair of the Headington Action Group, has commended Mrs Jenkins for all her hard work setting up the forum.

He said: "People like Stephanie need their backs patting for all of the work they do.

"She is an incredibly dedicated person and the work she is doing with the forum will really benefit the local community."