THE last chance for the public to make a difference in the shape of Wyre Forest for the next decade is up for grabs.

Detailed proposals on the Local Plan, published today, are available for public scrutiny and comment.

And planning officers will be taking a "Local Plan roadshow" throughout the district from Monday. The multi-million pound KTC1 development is one of many features of Wyre Forest District Council's local plan.

District planners have urged folk once again to have their say in the future of planning, housing, industry, shopping and leisure for the next 10 years.

Last year more than 800 comments were received on Wyre Forest District Council's local plan's pre-deposit consultation, which shaped the objectives of the blueprint.

Now recommendations taken from that consultation have been formulated into a deposit plan.

Council planning and environment chief Jake Berriman stressed district folk can still make a difference to the detailed blueprint which he believes is a means of delivering the community's aspirations in improving its social, economic and environmental well-being.

Each comment will be considered by the council, which may make changes to the plan as a result.

At future consultation stages people will only be able to comment on any changes made until the adoption of the plan, scheduled for the end of 2003.

Mr Berriman said: "I want these important decisions to be made following the active participation of local people - the silent majority and not just the vocal minority.

"I want everyone to have their say in what happens in their community and for them to join me in helping shape the district's future."

The deposit plan includes major developments such as the multi-million pound bid to revive Stourport - the Severn Road and Lichfield Basin redevelopment scheme - and the KTC1 project for Kidderminster.

The blueprint aims for higher density housing by building on previously developed land rather than encroach on greenfield areas.

Lea Castle Hospital, Wolverley, is earmarked for hi-tech business development and significant redevelopment opportunities are seen on the Stourport Road corridor, particularly the Folkes Forge and British Sugar sites.

Other key issues highlighted are no changes to green belt boundaries and focussing on town centre shopping.