A SERIES of exhibitions giving information about proposals for housing, employment, retail and recreation in Test Valley are continuing around the borough until the end of the year.

They will include details of how important countryside gaps can be maintained to help protect the mix of urban and rural areas in Test Valley.

The events provide opportunities for the public to consider the key proposals for development in the borough to 2011 and beyond and council planning officers will be available to answer questions.

The council is encouraging local people to comment on the proposals during the consultation period, which runs from 3 January until 14 February.

St Michael's Church Centre in Smannell Road is the venue for Andover's next ehibition, which will take place on 5 December. Planning officers are also attending parish council meetings around the borough on request to discuss the plans.

Detailed proposals will be available to the public from early December.