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Rural council seeks views on town centre vision

BBC News reports that public views on a Leicestershire town centre are being sought to help a council shape its future

Melton Borough Council opened a consultation to give residents a chance to review its town centre vision document, which will help identify how Melton Mowbray can support residents, businesses and visitors, both in the town and the wider borough.

The document identifies things such as development sites, enhancement opportunities and proposed activities for events and tourism.

The council said it hoped the town could be a blueprint for how rural market towns could reinvent themselves, particularly though its plan to reenergise he high street and enhance Melton's existing reputation for food.

The consultation will run until Monday 13th June.

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BBC - Melton Borough Council seeks views on town centre vision