PEOPLE are being asked to give their views on how to improve the historic heart of Tavistock, as part of £2million project to rejuvenate the town centre and boost the local economy.

A workshop is being held on Wednesday, September 25 between 2pm and 5pm at Tavistock Town Hall where people will be able to find out more about the scheme and share their ideas for the future.

 In April this year, the Tavistock Townscape Heritage Partnership, which includes West Devon Borough Council, Tavistock Town Council, community organisations and local businesses, won an initial Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £36,000 to kick-start the project.

The scheme aims to transform the commercial heart of Tavistock to help address the needs of local businesses, owners of historical properties and the local community in and around the town centre.

This includes public spaces such as Bank Square, Guildhall Square and the area around the Pannier Market.

The forthcoming workshop is aimed at gathering as many views as possible about what Tavistock's streets, pavements and squares should look like with a particular focus on ideas for improving such spaces.

Devon-based firm LDA Design is hosting the workshop and will be using the findings to help prepare a second stage lottery bid on behalf of the Tavistock Townscape Heritage Partnership.

If successful, the second bid will unlock another grant taking the total lottery funding to a £1-million with hopes of a further £1-million from investment by businesses and organisations by 2019.

Sophie Thompson from LDA Design said: 'This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Tavistock to get involved and provide their views on any issues or opportunities for these important town centre streets and spaces.'

Workshop places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To book a place at the workshop or have your say if you are unable to attend, contact Robert Plumb at West Devon Borough Council on 01822 813620 or email [email protected]">[email protected]