A VISION for the future of Winchester has been launched by the town forum.

It aims to encourage the public to have a say in how the city may evolve.

The document draws together the results of public meetings and debates with residents, businesses and even visitors to the town.

Dynamic Forum chairman and city councillor Peter Rees said: "This is the first attempt to present our vision for a vibrant and dynamic Winchester.

"The vision is not intended to be a plan or a set of commitments, but rather the town setting out to policy makers and service providers how we want to work with them in shaping our future.'' George Beckett, council leader said: "We welcome this document as a useful guide to future plans and policy, especially in the area of the economic development of the town, and look forward to hearing public comments on the content".

The document has been sent to various organisations that have been set the challenge of identifying areas where they can help develop Winchester into the place both residents and themselves would wish for in the future.

An event is scheduled to be held at the Theatre Royal on March 13.

This will give residents the opportunity to come to discuss their views with city councillors, business leaders and other members of the public.