Keynsham residents are being given the opportunity to have their say on a range of plans for the future of the town, as part of a continuing regeneration for the area.
Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to hear the views of local people on a number of key issues that will form part of the Placemaking Plan.
Consultation will involve an informal drop-in event at the Key Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church, Keynsham High Street on Tuesday 15th September.
The event, which will run from 2pm-8pm, will include exhibitions and details on:
- Key principles and recommendations within the draft Keynsham Transport Strategy.
- Possible site options for a new Leisure Centre in Keynsham. GLL, the new organisation responsible for leisure facilities in the town, will be present to talk through proposals.
- Site proposal for employment land East of Keynsham.
- Draft Keynsham Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
- Draft Keynsham and Saltford Air Quality Action Plan.
Information will also be available on-line from 15th September at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/your-council-and-democracy/consultations.
Cllr Tim Warren (Conservative, Mendip) Leader of the Council, said: “It’s important that local people are involved in shaping the future of their community.
“The Council is committed to ensuring that happens and taking a holistic approach to ensure Keynsham’s future is sustainable.”
Councillor Charles Gerrish (Conservative, Keynsham North), Cabinet Member for Finance & Efficiency, said: “We’ve brought together consultations for a number of different initiatives, so that people can consider the overall plans for the future and we want as many people as possible to get their views heard.”
The event will launch a six-week public consultation plan on the draft Keynsham Conservation Area Appraisal, Conservation Area boundary change map and Conservation Area Management Plan.
It will also signal the start of a 12 week consultation on the Draft Keynsham and Saltford Air Quality Action Plan.
Local residents will be able to submit their comments on the other pieces of work at the event or thereafter until 2nd October.
This will be followed by an eight-week formal consultation period on the Placemaking Plan later in the year.
