RESIDENTS will be asked to have their say about a plan to shape the future of West Dorset at special drop-in sessions in June and July.

The sessions will be held so people can find out more about the draft Local Plan which sets out how the area will be developed until 2031.

Sessions will be held between 1pm and 7pm at Beaminster Town Hall on Tuesday, June 19, at Mountfield, Bridport on Wednesday, June 20 and at the Woodmead Hall at Lyme Regis, on Thursday, June 21.

The draft Local Plan sets out a long term planning strategy to meet future housing, employment and leisure needs.

It covers important issues like where housing could be built and how the economy can be boosted.