The Hillfields Area Co-ordination Team is launching its draft Area Plan for public consultation on Wednesday 17 February 1999 at the new Village Square in the heart of Hillfields. The new Plan will take Hillfields into the millennium.

Cllr Harry Richards, representative for St. Michael’s Ward, said:

"This is an important document for everyone who lives in Hillfields. I hope that everyone will take the opportunity to look at the proposals and give us their comments."

The launch will take place at the Village Square in Victoria Street, Hillfields, at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17 February. Local children from St. Benedict’s RC Primary School will help to celebrate the launch with entertainment laid on by Coventry Community Circus, which is based in Hillfields.

The Draft two-year plan covers a wide range of issues affecting the lives of local people in Hillfields. There are 129 separate actions covering Jobs and Training, the Environment, Health, Community Safety, Arts , Leisure and Sport, Older People, Early Years, Youth and Community Development.

The Plan has been prepared with the help and support of WATCH Ltd., which is the organisation representing community interests in Hillfields.

The consultation period will run until Friday 26 March.