A PUBLIC is to be held giving people chance to see a new masterplan for Harrogate town centre.

The public exhibition, which will take place between Tuesday, January 13 and Saturday , January 17 at St Peter’s Church on Cambridge Road in Harrogate, will give people chance to see the draft vision and objectives for the town centre, and some potential masterplan projects.

Council staff and people from consultancy Peter Brett Associates will there on Friday from 11am-4pm and Saturday from 10am-3pm to answer questions.

The information will also be online at www.harrogate.gov.uk from Tuesday. A formal six week public consultation will be held later in the year.

Councillor Michael Harrison, cabinet member for planning said: “Towns around the country are facing a number of challenges such as the growth of online shopping, pressure from out of centre retailing and supermarkets, and reduced town centre footfall.

"It is crucial that we do all we can to ensure the future of Harrogate town centre – and part of this must be the design of the town itself and how we can improve upon the visitor experience and encourage more people to visit."