OPPORTUNITIES have opened up to join two of Wychavon’s advisory panels to help shape local policy and influence decisions affecting communities across the region. Applications are sought to join either the communities and funding panel or the town centres panel. For the Communities and Funding Advisory Panel, which meets on Mondays at 2.30pm, applications are welcome from those with experience in community leadership, engagement, funding, or community rights with applicants needing the ability to assess community funding applications. The advisory panels support Wychavon’s Executive Board by providing advice and helping to develop policy. Councillor Richard Morris, leader of Wychavon District Council, said: “We welcome applications for these valuable roles.