People in Upton are being urged to help draw up a blueprint for the future development of the town.

The town council is setting up a town plan steering group, following a questionnaire asking people what they would like to see happen.

Suggestions included more parking by the library, stopping lorries travelling through the town centre, late buses to Worcester and a pedestrian crossing on New Street.

Around 47 per cent of respondents thought the town would benefit from traffic calming measures, while 80 per cent agreed the riverfront should be improved. Only 33 per cent of people were worried about flooding.

The steering group will work to incorporate these ideas into the town plan.

To get involved call town clerk Gill Churchill on 01684 592273.