Have your say on masterpan for Knottingley and Ferrybridge

Knottingley and Ferrybridge are regeneration priorities for the council and the masterplan is a document that sets out a vision for how the area will develop and grow.

It is about showing the future of the town centre, residential and business land uses.

Delivery of the masterplan will be a partnership approach with the council, developers and partner organisations all working together to ensure significant private sector investment happens and much needed employment opportunities materialise.

The draft masterplan goes on display this month in four local centres, and online.

People are being asked to give their views on their priorities in a range of areas that affect everyone’s day to day life, such as recreation, the environment, shopping and travel routes.

The council tried to consult with residents in March but because of the coronavirus pandemic it wasn’t possible to hold events, so people now have the opportunity to have their say.

Coun Darren Byford, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Regeneration at Wakefield Council, said: “I am delighted that we are now at the stage when we are able to share the Draft Masterplan, setting out ideas for the future of Knottingley and Ferrybridge.

“We are very ambitious for all our towns in the district and as we plan for economic recovery of our district from Coronavirus, the consultation is very important as we are looking to the future. I’m urging residents to get involved, let us know their thoughts on the Masterplan with its focus on the growth and development of Knottingley and Ferrybridge.”

People can visit the following venues to see the plans, speak to representatives and give their views via a questionnaire:

Ferrybridge Community Centre,The Square, Ferrybridge on Wednesday 16 September, from 3pm to 7pm

Knottingley Town Hall, Weeland Road, Knottingley opn Thursday 17 September, from 3pm to 7pm

The Addy, Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley on Friday 18 September, from10am to 2pm

Kellingley Social Club Marine Villa Road, Knottingley, Saturday 19 September, from 10am to 2pm

Anyone attending must follow the government’s social distance guidance and must wear a face covering at all times.

Alternatively the plans can be viewed online from the 14 September and people can fill out an online questionnaire or download a copy at www.knottingley-masterplan.uk/ before 16 October.

Or they can contact [email protected] or call 0113 397 1397 with any comments.

Feedback from the consultation process will be used to produce the final Masterplan which will be considered by councillors this winter.

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