People in Bingley and surrounding villages are being urged to let their creative streak run wild to put ideas for the future of the town into a huge melting pot.

Places are now available for a series of consultation workshops organised by Shipley Area Planning Panel to let people have their say on how they wish the town to go forward as work begins on the relief road.

Up to 80 people can take part in each event and anyone who is interested should obtain an application form as soon as possible from the arts centre, library or the Council Shop in Main Street to ensure a place.

Councillor David Herdson, area panel chairman, said: "We want to give people who live, work, shop and enjoy their leisure time in Bingley town centre the chance to have their say early in the design and planning process."

Councillor Anne Hawkes-worth, Bradford's executive member for the environment, said it was essential the town centre was regenerated to give new life to the businesses.

For those who are unable to attend the workshops on June 28 from 1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9.30pm and June 30 from 10am to 1pm, questionnaires are available so they can add their voice to the debate.