Peterborough city centre plans could take shape in two years - council leader
The plans aim to "attract residents, visitors and businesses to invest"
Plans to transform Peterborough city centre could move a major step forward in the next two years, according to a council leader.
Pop-up events and an online survey are being set up during the next five weeks as part of a move to attract residents, businesses and visitors to the city in the 15 to 20 years.
It's part of the Peterborough Visioning Project - led by Peterborough City Council (PCC) - which the authority believes can "create a truly inclusive city centre which attracts residents, visitors and new businesses to invest."
"This year, where we have seen (political) stability, we have seen a lot more progress in those projects than we have in previous years," Labour councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader at PCC, said.
"When we're talking about a timeline for delivery, I think that we can see progress over the next year to two years."
Peterborough 'one of fastest growing cities in country'
The Project comes as last month, talks around a development corporation - which aims to speed up regeneration, housing and jobs in an area - took place.
It's an idea Cllr Qayyum supports, alongside the county's mayor Paul Bristow and Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes.
As well as an online survey, pop-up events will take place in local schools, businesses and in the local community.
"It's no use to us making that investment into something the public will turn around and say 'that was a total waste of money'," Cllr Qayyum added.
"It's so important that people engage with the consultation."
Mr Bristow has previously said he's working with Mr Pakes on regenerating the city centre.
And the former Conservative MP for Peterborough want to see a clear plan in place for growth.
“Peterborough is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and the city centre has to reflect that confidence and potential," he said.
"If we want higher-paid jobs, stronger businesses and rising living standards, we need a city centre that attracts investment, talent and visitors."