THE first in a series of public exhibitions gets under way this week setting out where future development could take place in the Andover area.

The draft plans are part of Test Valley Borough Coun-cil's proposals for the Borough Local Plan, a key planning document which will be used as the basis for all planning decisions taken within the borough. Councillors are keen to hear residents views.

The plans will go on show at the Guildhall on Wednesday before moving to other locations. Residents who have already voiced their concerns will need to write in again to confirm their opinions as the comments cannot be taken into account until the official consultation period starts in the new year, the recent Councillors' Forum was told.