24th June 2002
Your Say on Leicester's Future

A public exhibition is being held in the city centre to give people the opportunity to comment on future development plans in Leicester.

The Leicester Regeneration Company are working with consultants Roger Tym & Partners to develop a regeneration masterplan for the city, and want the publics view on future plans. Stage one of the masterplan is now complete and has identified the social and economic needs of the
city.

The second stage of work will include a public exhibition, which will be held in the Shires Shopping Centre on Friday 19th July, Saturday 20th July and Sunday 21st July. The exhibition will give the public a chance to view some of the proposed ideas and an opportunity to air their opinions on current plans.

The Leicester Regeneration Company, Roger Tym and Partners and representatives from Leicester City Council will be on hand to discuss current and future plans with the public and advise them on how they can get further involved. Public consultation through the Citizens Team and Stakeholder Groups will continue until November when the masterplan will be completed.

John Nicholls, Chief Executive of Leicester Regeneration Company said 'There are some really exciting ideas being developed for the city and we are eager to engage the public in the current plans. This is a perfect opportunity for people to contribute to the masterplan and have their say on the city's future.'

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