People are being given the chance to have their say on issues in Bath and North East Somerset.
The second Bath City Conference takes place today at the Guildhall between 2pm and 8pm.
There will be a number of stands showcasing the work of local community groups, organisations and businesses, as well as a series of workshops throughout the day on topics ranging from community rights, the Special Olympics, setting up a social enterprise, and transport.
At 6.30pm there will be an ask the panel event, chaired by chairman of the Federation of Bath Residents' Associations Henry Brown.
People will have the chance to put questions to leader of the council Councillor Paul Crossley, its chief executive Dr Jo Farrar, chair of the B&NES NHS Clinical Commissioning Group Dr Ian Orpen, and founder and editor of Bath Business News Robert Buckland.
Those who cannot attend the meeting are able to submit questions by emailing bathcityconference@bathnes.gov.uk, or via Twitter @bathconf2013.
The overall aim of the City Conference is to provide local people with an opportunity to engage with each other and key organisations in the city; share information, debate issues.
There will be entertainment throughout the day from performing arts students from the Bath Dance Academy.
