People are being invited to comment on the future of housing and businesses in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from today.
The consultation, which ends on the 18th of December, is to get views on a joint-plan by South Lakeland and Lancaster City councils.
It's to identify sites for new housing and employment, without causing a negative impact on the area.
Click here to complete a response form, or email developmentplans@southlakeland.gov.uk
You can also call 01539 793388 for more information.
Information events will be taking place in November and December from 2pm to 7pm on:
-Wednesday 18 November – Heron Hall, Storth
-Thursday 19 November – Warton Village Hall
-Wednesday 25 November – Silverdale Gaskell Hall
-Monday 30 November - Arnside Educational Institute
-Tuesday 1 December – Beetham Heron Theatre
-Wednesday 2 December – Yealand Village Hall
The consultation documents can also be viewed at:
-Arnside and Silverdale AONB Offices, The Old Station Building Arnside, LA5 0HG
-South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DL
-Customer Service Centre, Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PJ
-Customer Service Centre, Town Hall, Marine Road East, Morecambe LA4 5AF
-Libraries in Arnside, Carnforth, Kendal, Lancaster, Milnthorpe, Morecambe and Silverdale.
Arnside and Beetham SLDC ward councillors Ian Stewart and Pru Jupe are encouraging residents to get involved in the consultation.
Cllr Stewart said: “This is the opportunity for everyone to have their say on how this wonderful place where we live changes over the next few years.
“Please get involved: don't leave it to others as they might not want the growth that you want to see. I'll be making my views known, so join me and together we will keep our Area of Natural Beauty special."