A PUBLIC showcase was held this week, giving residents the chance to discuss plans for a major revamp of Winchester city centre.

Officially known as the Central Winchester Regeneration project, plans for the Silver Hill 2 scheme aim to create a vibrant area for both residents, shoppers and tourists to enjoy.

Members of the public visited the drop-in exhibition at Winchester Guildhall which featured highlights from the recently launched draft supplementary planning document, setting out the architects’ vision.

Rebecca Taylor, partner at architects JTP, said that response to the consultation had been positive thus far.

She said: “It has been a great process, and people are keen to get involved, which has helped to make our vision of the future development more nuanced and better.”

The plans will go before Winchester City Council’s cabinet for approval before the formal consultation process begins on December 11.