TOWN Fairtrade status and its benefits and downsides will be discussed by councillors at a meeting on Thursday.

The Wantage and Grove Joint Economic Forum will also discuss signage to out-of-town shopping centres and printing Wantage and Grove cycle route cards.

The group of local councillors and business leaders aim to improve the town economy to attract more trade.

The forum usually meets at The Beacon three or four times a year to discuss and take forward various issues that concern the town’s commercial vitality.

Members of public are welcome to attend Thursday’s meeting at The Beacon on Portway, Wantage, from 7pm.