Residents invited to Paignton engagement event

People living in Paignton, Devon, have been invited to a residents' engagement event.

The event on Saturday would focus on the redevelopment and improvement projects under way or about to get under way in the town, organisers said.

Torbay Council said the event stand would would be located outside the New Look in the town centre, from 10:00 GMT until 16:00, and would replace an event which was cancelled in November due to weather.

It added the bi-monthly events were a chance for the public to meet councillors and council staff and help capture thoughts and feedback on consultations, changes to policies and services.

The public would be able to find out more about the plans for Station Square, the Victoria Centre, the Paignton and Preston Promenade Scheme and the Oldway Mansion restoration project, officials said.

Chris Lewis, council deputy leader and cabinet member for place development and economic growth, said: "The way we use our town centres has changed. We are at the start of some significant changes being made to Paignton.

"The end result will see the provision of much-needed housing for local people, the area rejuvenated and businesses being attracted back into the town."

He added that, alongside this, there was a masterplan for the seafront areas which would protect the town from rising sea levels and flooding.

"I'd encourage anyone who lives or works in the bay to come along to the event and have a chat with us to fully understand our plans to ensure Paignton's town centre and high street remains fit for the future," he said.

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