CHORLEY town centre's environmental improvement plans are going before the people - who are being asked for their views.

A public display of ideas and designs will be staged in both Chorley Library and Chorley Town Hall for residents to look at.

Artist Ian Randall recently unveiled his work for a range of new and attractive features to help give a fresh look to the precinct area.

His project - funded jointly by Chorley Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and the North West Arts Board - has come up with a number of creative ideas.

Dennis Edgerley, Chorley Borough Council's deputy leader and planning committee chairman, said: "Elected members and officers have had an opportunity to look at Ian's designs, now we hope local people will come along and see for themselves.

"Ian has actually produced many different ideas, more than could ever be used. Now we need to identify a theme or concept and then develop that further.

"However, we would like the public to play a part in that, after all it is their town centre.

"We believe the environmental enhancement of the precinct is an essential part of our plans to maintain the vitality and viability of Chorley town centre, making it a better place to work, live and visit."

John Taylor, the council's director of technical services, commented: "The original presentation to our planning committee was well received.

"It will be interesting to hear and see the reaction of local people to the designs and suggestions put forward."

"We would like any views to be returned to the council offices at Gillibrand Street in Chorley by Tuesday, June 30."

The public displays will be held at Chorley Library from tomorrow (Friday) May 29 until lunchtime on Friday June 5.

After that it can be seen at the town hall from Monday, June 8, until Friday, June 12.

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