Residents asked for views on 20-year city plan

A consultation has begun for residents to have their say on future development in a city.

Peterborough's new local plan will set out priorities for housebuilding over the next 20 years, as well as things like transport, community facilities and other infrastructure.

A series of public events are happening next month to raise awareness of the consultation.

Nick Thulbourn, the council's cabinet member for growth and regeneration, said: "Local plans are key guides to what can be built where, shaping infrastructure investments and determining future plans for development."

He said Peterborough was one of the UK's fastest-growing cities and needed a plan to help "grow effectively and develop the local economy".

Local plans are made by councils in order to help guide planning decisions and make sure development is sustainable.

Peterborough City Council's review of its local plan is meant to replace the current policy it adopted in 2019, which sets out priorities like protecting open spaces and attracting more hi-tech businesses to the city.

People can take part in the consultation via the council's website, which ends on 29 May.

There are plans for public events at Queensgate Shopping Centre on 8 May, Peterborough Museum on 10 May and Cathedral Square on 15 May.

A final version of the local plan will be submitted to government in early 2026.

The city council said it would then be independently examined before coming into force by the end of next year.

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