PUBLIC consultation is about to begin on Coleford’s draft neighbourhood development plan (NDP).

Four free drop-in sessions will take place, offering a chance to comment. The first is at Café Sixteen, Bank Street, Coleford on Tuesday, May 31 from 10am to 3pm. The remainder take place at the council offices in Coleford on Thursday, June 2 from 10am to 7.30pm, Friday, June 3 from 10am to 5pm and on Saturday, June 4 from 9am to 1pm.

Iain Baird, town councillor and steering group member, said: “Coleford has always changed and will continue to do so, and this is a chance for the people who live, work and use the town as their centre to have their say. Local knowledge and opinion are vital, so that the NDP truly represents what people want.”

A response form will be available during the consultation period

at www.colefordtownplan.com. If you want to attend a meeting and have particular access requirements ring 01594 832103 or email [email protected].