PUBLIC consultations on the Eastleigh borough's Local Plan are to start next week.

As previously reported, national policy requires the Eastleigh Borough Council to help meet a shortfall in housing across south Hampshire by providing 14,580 homes in the next 20 years.

The Local Plan sets out how the borough council will deliver space for new homes, businesses and all the facilities needed.

Now residents are asked to have their say at sessions including: Wyvern School, June 26 and July 18, 5pm – 9pm; The Hub, July 4 and 16, 3pm – 7.30pm; Hamble Primary School, June 25, 3pm – 7pm; Pilands Wood Community Centre, July 24, 4pm – 7pm; Abbey Hall, July 25, 3pm – 7pm; Fryern Pavilion, July 2, 3pm – 7pm.