A BUS roadshow will be roaming the county this week to seek people’s views on what Oxfordshire should look like in 2050.

Between today and Friday the Oxford Bus Company vehicle will be visiting towns and villages to encourage people to have their say on the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

The Plan is part of the £215m Housing & Growth Deal agreed by the Oxfordshire Growth Board with the Government, and is being drawn up by all six local authorities. It will set out aspirations for the county’s future and consider how best to deliver new homes.

James Mills, chair of the Oxfordshire Plan Member Sub-Group and Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council, said: “This is the start of the conversation as we begin to think about what we want our county to look like in 2050.

"It is our opportunity to achieve a better future for all and we want to ensure it reflects the views of as many people as possible. I’d encourage everyone to get involved either online or at one of our consultation events and have their say.”

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The roadshow will give people the chance to talk to the team working on the plan, find out more about it and share their thoughts.

As it takes place in half-term week, there will also be a range of family fun activities such as arts and craft, pedal generators and rowing machines on offer at each stop.

Following the bus tour, there will be five further drop-in exhibitions across the county during the consultation period where the team will again be on hand to help with any queries.

Phil Southall, Oxford Bus Company managing director, added: “We’re pleased to support the Oxfordshire 2050 roadshow by providing the transport.

"It’s so important people contribute their views and have a say on the future of their county, and what better way than on one of our modern, eco-friendly vehicles.”

The consultation comes after all six Oxfordshire authorities approved the draft document following a series of meetings over the past few weeks.

Visit oxfordshireplan.org.