EAST Durham residents are being given the chance to air their views on housing issues.

The opportunity will come at the third annual conference of the District of Easington Tenants' and Residents' Federation, which will be held at Peterlee Methodist Church on Wednesday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

The federation has organised the event in partnership with East Durham Homes and Easington District Council.

Those attending will have the chance to listen to guest speakers from the Home Office and Housing Hartlepool.

Katherine Hiarons, assistant director of the Respect Task Force at the Home Office will give a presentation on the Government's Respect programme.

The other guest speaker will be Mick Thompson, resident participation manager at Housing Hartlepool.

Theresa Taylor, chairwoman of the federation, said: "This is a great opportunity for tenants and residents to play a part in shaping the future of their homes and communities.''

Anyone wishing to attend the conference is asked to call freephone 0800-0320835.