TONIGHT'S planning meeting will start at the earlier time of 6pm.

The meeting, which includes the controversial application to build a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet in Ash Brake, was originally advertised as starting at 7pm.

But councillors will now start debating the plans at 6pm in line with a move to start all council meetings earlier.

The meeting is at the Civic Offices, Euclid Street, and is open to the public.