The first bi-annual forum to update residents on a £200 million project to bring a vibrant urban quarter, a renovated shopping centre, a simplified road system and a new riverside park to Leatherhead will be held next week.

Mole Valley District Council has announced that the first Transform Leatherhead Forum will take place on Thursday, March 23.

From July: Mole Valley District Council approves '£200m' 10-year masterplan to transform Leatherhead

The council’s planning committee had approved the final masterplan for the 10-year Transform Leatherhead in July after an extensive consultation.

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The project includes plans to create a new urban quarter at Bull Hill and Red House Gardens, renovate the Swan Centre and create a riverside park near Claire and James House in Bridge Street (pictured above).

Councillors gave the project the green light, but the framework of the plans needs to be updated in due course.

The council is now holding bi-annual forums to give residents an opportunity to hear the latest on the project.

The first forum will include an update on the Church Street scheme (outside Waitrose), feedback on the sustainable transport (cycling and walking) consultation and the parking survey that will aid formulation of the parking plan and planned enhancements to the Swan Centre.

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Councillor Howard Jones (pictured above), executive member for Transform Leatherhead said: “We very much look forward to welcoming all those who are interested to the first Transform Leatherhead Forum.

“It is a great opportunity to update everyone on the project and it provides a platform for residents to ask any questions regarding Transform Leatherhead."

The Transform Leatherhead Forum takes place at 7pm on Thursday, March 23 in the Mariners Room at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre.

The forum will be live-streamed on Facebook: @transformleatherhead

For more information, visit www.transformleatherhead.com