A 12-week consultation has been launched by the Belfast City Council (BCC) over plans designed to regenerate the East Bank of the River Lagan.

The council is inviting views on a new strategy for the development which will help give it greater connectivity to the city centre.

Some consultation has already been undertaken with key stakeholders in the area, including elected representatives, major landowners, local residents and community groups. A comprehensive review of land use in the area also has been carried out. Now, the draft strategy is being opened up to wider consultation.

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"The draft strategy includes six key recommendations that, if implemented, would see the East Bank fully woven into the fabric of the city centre by 2030," commented Councillor Mairéad O'Donnell, Chair of the Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee.

"The objective would be to create an area which is lively, diverse, accessible and well-connected to the city core, the River Lagan and surrounding communities, providing places to live, work and socialise.

"To this end, four place-making themes are explored in the draft strategy. These include maximising the potential of development sites across the area; energising the River Lagan corridor; creating a connected and legible East Bank and making streets and spaces for people."

The consultation will run until Friday 29 September 2017.

(CD/LM)