The future regeneration of Newtownstewart in County Tyrone is set to be shaped with the views of the general public.

Derry City and Strabane District Council is developing the plan as part of a Town Centre Regeneration Framework.

Plans for a public engagement and information workshop have been confirmed for 18 January 2023 following a briefing with members of the Council's Environment & Regeneration Committee.

Councillors were informed that the Regeneration Framework will be a focused document setting out the regeneration vision and objectives for the town centre including opportunities, key challenges, and a series of proposed actions over the short, medium and long term. Whilst not exhaustive, the Framework will cover themes such as traffic management, parking, pedestrian/cycle infrastructure & connectivity, streetscape/public realm, built heritage, green infrastructure, business development, tourism etc.

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Welcoming the initiative, Alderman Keith Kerrigan, Chair of Council's Environment & Regeneration Committee, said: "Newtownstewart town centre plays a key role in the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the local area and it is important to have a document that sets out the regeneration aspirations and ambitions of local stakeholders.

"Council welcomes the views of local stakeholders in this process and I would encourage people to attend the public engagement event on 18 January."

The public engagement workshop will take place in the Mellon Country Inn on Wednesday 18 January 2023 from 7pm to 9pm.