ESTHER McVey, the new MP for Tatton, is holding an informal, drop-in session in Barnton on Saturday, July 15.

The event is intended to give local residents a chance to meet their new Member of Parliament and to raise any local issues they feel are important.

There will also be the opportunity to book an appointment for one of Esther's first surgeries if that is appropriate.

It is designed to be a very relaxed occasion and reflects the way the new MP intends to work with residents.

Esther said: 'I am obviously delighted to have become the new MP for Tatton and thank local constituents for putting their faith in me.

“One of my pledges before the election was to be an MP who was active locally and to hold surgeries regularly throughout the whole constituency.

“That is very much the plan and this drop-in session is just the first step in that process.

“Although I met a number of residents before the election, whether at local events or on the doorstep, this is a great opportunity to meet more people as their new Member of Parliament.

“This is only the second session we will have held in the constituency but, based on the first one, we will be dealing with a huge number of different issues and are looking forward to a busy couple of hours'

The 'Drop- In' is at Barnton Library in Townfield Lane from 11am to 1pm.