In early Febuary, Moreton-in-Marsh Neighbourhood Plan Working Group are inviting residents to attend a public consultation regarding future developments in the area.

The drop-in session will be held at the Redesdale Hall on the High Street on Saturday, Febuary 2, between 10.00am and 2.00pm.

In September 2018, Cotswold District Council designated Moreton's parish boundary as its area for the purpose of developing a neighbourhood plan.

Since then, the group has created a range of over-arching themes for its Neighbourhood Plan.

The purpose of the session is to collate the views of local residents over the themes; these views will then be used to help prioritise what policies the plan contains and build a general vision for the future development of Moreton-in-Marsh.

Residents will be able to discuss and give their views to the working group on several planning related topics - from housing and health and wellbeing, to maintaining the unique character of the town and creating a thriving local economy, to promoting sustainable transport and achieving a low carbon environment.

Sam Ayton-Hill, chair of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group said: "This is a real opportunity for people to have a voice in shaping the future of the town we live in.

"Moreton is a great place and we want to encourage people of all ages to get involved in creating the Neighbourhood Plan by coming to this event, the first of a series of consultations with residents, groups and clubs, businesses and employees from across the community that we are planning over the coming months, so we can develop a solid evidence base for Moreton's plan".

In additions to members of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group, there will be a qualified planner in attendance, to help answer questions about how the plan is made and how it gets used.

Kids activities will also be running, so that parents of young children can easily get involved.