The Council has been working with Arup, Innes England and Outerspace in preparing spatial Masterplans for Sutton in Ashfield and Kirkby in Ashfield town centres. The Masterplans are intended to:

• help promote, guide and maximise the future development and regeneration potential of the town centres;

• provide the physical framework for changes to support the future vitality and viability of the two town centres;

The Masterplans sets out a vision, underpinned by a set of broad principles and project proposals for each of the town centres. They reflect regeneration initiatives and planning objectives set out in national, regional, county and local policy, and respond to the challenges that currently face the two town centres. They include proposals for new development together with identifying opportunities for environmental improvements, enhancements to local streets and to public spaces.

The preparation process has been informed by a series of officer, councillor and wider consultations in the form of meetings, workshops and a public consultation event. (A summary of the comments received at the consultation events can be seen in the appendix to the complete Masterplans document). All stages of the Masterplans were informed by property market advice to ensure that it represents a robust and feasible approach for the future.

Further information on the Masterplans can be obtained by selecting either of the options set out below:

• Select to download the Executive Summary of the Masterplans (6 pages)

• Select to download the complete Masterplans document (100 pages)

Should you have any queries regarding the Masterplans or their proposals please contact the Planning Policy and Projects Section on 01623 457381.

please contact the Planning Policy and Projects Section on 01623 457381.