HALSTEAD Town Council will meet for its annual meeting tonight. 

Residents are  invited to attend the meeting, in Townsford Mill at 7.15pm. 

The annual meeting will see a new Mayor elected, as well as a vice-chairman, and the selection of committees.

A petition is set to be discussed calling for a 20mph speed limit in Morton Way and Matthews Close near St Andrews School. 

As always, there will be an opportunity for residents to pitch any questions or concerns they may have to the town council.