Surveys seek views on conservation area updates
BBCViews are being sought on proposed updates for three conservation areas in part of south Devon.
Torbay Council said online and paper surveys had been set up for the new conservation area appraisals for Torquay Harbour, Paignton Old Town and Brixham Town.
In October, the council said it had decided to update the appraisals - which analyse elements of an areas' special architectural or historic interest - through a partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Heritage Places scheme.
The council said the surveys would remain open until 7 April and public events to discuss the plans had been arranged in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
Council bosses said the authority had entered into a 10-year partnership with the lottery in a bid to support the bay's heritage.
It was decided to review the three chosen appraisals as they had not been updated for at least 15 years, the council said.
The authority added the updates to the conservation area appraisals would include a review of the boundaries of each area.
'Celebrating local heritage'
Councillor Jackie Thomas, cabinet member for tourism, culture and events, said the council would "love" to hear local views.
She said: "As a council we are committed to protecting and celebrating our local heritage.
"This work will also complement a range of other projects currently taking place in the Bay, such as the public realm works in Torquay and Paignton and investment in Brixham Harbour, as well as the delivery of the Torbay Heritage Strategy 2021-2026."
The council said the first two public events to look at the plans would be held from 10:00 GMT to 14:00 in Unit 24 at the Fleet Walk upper gallery on Wednesday and Saturday.
Events had also been planned at Paignton Library and Community Hub on 25 and 28 March from 10:00 to 14:00, officials said.
Two sessions in Brixham had been organised at the Scala Hall on 1 April and in Fore Street on 4 April, both running from 10:00 to 14:00, they added.
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