Town development planned

A blueprint document detailing major proposals to shape the future of Telford is heading for public consultation.

The report came before cabinet councillors last night, when members were asked to back its publication.

The Central Telford Area Action Plan Development Plan Document Preferred Options report outlines how the town centre and surrounding areas, including Old Park, Central Park, Hollinswood and Malin-slee could be developed.

It follows the publication of the core strategy development document, which sets out the long term development vision for the borough and identifies the Central Telford area as the "hub of the network of centres".

Last night, the decision on whether the public gets a say on the proposals for the town was passed onto the full council, which meets on Thursday.

People would get six weeks to look at the plans before any comments were taken on board and the document amended.

This amended document would be consulted on in June 2008 before a public examination later next year.

Councillor Keith Austin, said he was keen get moving on the action plan because of fears investment could be jeopardised.

And council leader, Andrew Eade, felt it was important people had their say on the proposals.