PUPILS from across North Somerset will be given the opportunity to quiz senior councillors at the Town Hall next week.

PUPILS from across North Somerset will be given the opportunity to quiz senior councillors at the Town Hall next week.

Primary and secondary school pupils have been invited by local authority leader Councillor Nigel Ashton to find out more about how the council works.

Activities will include an exercise where youngsters will decide how to allocate this year's budget and a computer-based workshop.

The event, organised in support of the Local Democracy Campaign, will take place next Monday and Tuesday.