The 90-minute forum will start at 12:30pm.

To register for the public forum you need to complete an online form. You can find it here  or phone the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet on 9228 5016.

Minister for the Hunter, George Souris, and Maitland MP, Robyn Parker, are delighted the first community cabinet meeting for 2014 is to be held in Maitland.

“This is great news for our region and will give community groups and residents a chance to have a say on issues that matter to them,” Mr Souris said.

“I’m pleased to be delivering on major infrastructure such as the funding of the Hunter Expressway, which is almost ready to be opened, and major investments in Singleton and Muswellbrook hospitals, the Golden Highway, town centres and water infrastructure.”

Ms Parker said she was excited to bring her ministerial colleagues to Maitland.

“This is a great opportunity for residents and community groups from Maitland and the Hunter region to raise issues directly with Ministers,” Ms Parker said. “I look forward to discussing the progress we’ve made since coming to office as well as hearing from locals on issues important to them.

“There are many important projects happening in Maitland, such as our delivery of a new Maitland Hospital, upgrades to the New England Highway and improvements to school and water infrastructure.