Local people are being given the chance to vote on three main options being put forward by the town council in the wake of the livestock market redevelopment and the one-way traffic system.

November 7 has been set as the deadline for the return of voting papers and of other comments and suggestions.

Monday night's meeting at the Town Hall will be followed by two more public consultations for people to have their say on October 2 and November 4.

Consultations on options relate to the future uses of the Town Hall, Broad Street, Seven Stars car park, Church Street car park and the land between the car park and the Vicarage; Berriew Street car park and the land east of Mill Lane; plus issues on the markets and parking restrictions.

Town clerk Robert Robinson said the first meeting had been attended by a cross section of people from residents to business people. They were able to ask questions and see larger scale plans.

The market town is undergoing change with the new development on its way on the existing Livestock Market site and the proposed new one-way system.

The council is seeking guidance from the public on a co-ordinated approach to future planning so that a balance is achieved between retaining the character of the town and meeting the need for change to end up with the sort of town that the people of Welshpool want to see.

Mr Robinson will also be able to visit community councils to seek their views in the villages around Welshpool as well as giving talks to local groups like the chamber of commerce.

Any groups who would like a presentation can contact his office on 01938 553142. For voting slips on the various options you can contact the clerk's office.

When the consultations are complete, an overall plan will be prepared by the town council for presentation to Powys County Council which is the overall planning authority.

The town council expects to start work on the overall plan some time in the middle of November.