Draft masterplan for Lichfield's future created

Residents can now give their views on the plan which will influence how the city is developed in the future.

The plan will shape the future growth of the city centre, set out opportunities for enhancing the quality of the environment and the range of different uses it offers, and provide a prospectus for investment in Lichfield.

In partnership with the district council, David Lock Associates is running a public consultation on the draft masterplan from January 6 to February 3.

There will be public drop-in events at Lichfield Library on January 17 between 9am and 5pm and on January 18 between 9am and 4pm.

Once the consultation closes, the feedback will be collated and reviewed with appropriate changes made to the masterplan before it is considered by councillors in the spring.

Councillor Iain Eadie, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Investment, Economic Growth & Tourism, said: “This consultation offers a great opportunity for people to have their say on what Lichfield looks like in the future. We know people have been commenting online about the early release of the masterplan, so this is the chance to directly influence what the final plan looks like.

“The masterplan sets out four key developments for the city centre, while being mindful of the historic character and identity of the city. Some of these may sit well with lots of our residents and businesses in the city, while I am sure others might generate a lot of different points of view.

“It’s important we hear from a good range of people, and I hope plenty of our residents, visitors and stakeholders will join us and the team from David Lock Associates at one of our consultation events to find out more and give their views.”

The draft masterplan is available to read online at lichfielddc.gov.uk/lichfieldmasterplan where you will also find an interactive consultation survey.