Deadline for Monmouth plan feedback looms

Monmouth residents have three weeks to let Monmouthshire County Council know their views on a new action plan that set out a vision for the future of the town.

The plan - ‘Vision Monmouth - Planning for the Future' - is a collection of projects that MCC hope will enhance Monmouth's economy, heritage and community.

People interested in the plan must submit their comments by January 30^th.  The document and questionnaires are available in Monmouth One Stop Shop and Monmouth Library and the council website at www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/visionmonmouth. The council will also be arranging a public consultation event in the town on the 24th January.

Mayor of Monmouth, Terry Christopher, said:

"It's a golden opportunity for the people of Monmouth to express their ideas on the future of their town. I would like to encourage younger people to express their ideas on how they would like to see their town develop during the coming years".

Included in the plan are projects that are MCC-led and also initiatives that are being led by other organisations.

Examples of schemes in the ‘Vision Monmouth' plan are:

• Monnow Bridge Gatehouse, which will restore the gatehouse to promote tourism

• The Portal Road development, which aims to provide a significant hotel or business use development together with coach parking

• Shopmobilty, where scooters and wheelchairs will be provided for those with mobility problems

The purpose of the document is to clearly outline a shared view of Monmouthshire County Council and its partners about projects that will improve the prosperity of the town.