THE Argus has teamed up with the BBC to bring you more coverage of the decisions which affect you.

As part of an £8 million project aimed at increasing coverage and scrutiny of local authorities, the BBC is funding 144 local democracy reporters, who will work from regional newsrooms across the country, providing copy to more than 700 media organisations.

And two of these will be based at the Argus, providing even closer scrutiny of councils across Gwent.

The new reporters, who will be employed on two-year contracts, will act as the eyes and ears of people living in the region, reporting on decisions which affect our readers every day, from school budgets and homelessness to social housing and litter collection.

Argus editor Nicole Garnon said: “This is a really exciting project.

“The South Wales Argus patch includes five local authority areas.

"Having these extra staff in the newsroom dedicated to covering local democracy means we will be able to provide comprehensive coverage of the decisions and debates in all of these councils, which is good for our readers and good for the local authorities concerned.”

Applicants must be qualified to NCE standard or equivalent with two years experience of working to daily deadlines, with shorthand proficiency of 100wpm.

For more information or to apply email Amanda.langton@bournemouthecho.co.uk or visit tinyurl.com/yc8wnv3q

Applications must be received by Monday, January 8.