THE LATEST version of a blueprint setting out future land use across Bradford district can now be seen in Keighley.

The Local Plan Core Strategy sets out where thousands of new houses should go in Keighley and surrounding villages.

Bradford Council recently updated the draft strategy and has now put it out for public consultation.

The new version includes 1,200 new houses for Silsden and 400 for Haworth.

Residents can examine the updated strategy at Keighley, Bingley, Ilkley and Bradford libraries from Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 7pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.

The plan can also be studied at council offices, including the One Stop Shop in the Keighley Town Hall, from Mondays to Thursdays from 9am to 5pm, and Fridays from 9am to 4.30pm.

The Local Plan Core Strategy was submitted to the Government nearly a year ago following extensive preparation and public consultation.

Hearings were then held in March this year by Independent Government Inspector Stephen Pratt, after which the council proposed a number of limited changes to address issues raised at those hearings.

This second period of consultation will last until January 20, and residents are allowed to comment on those changes.

The relevant documents are available for inspection during this eight-week period. They set out the policies and highlight the proposed changes together with the reasoning behind them.

The modifications to the Core Strategy and the associated supporting documents can also be downloaded by visiting bradford.gov.uk/LDF.

Representations must be made in writing and are strongly encouraged to be submitted electronically on the official representation form.

They can also be submitted by e-mail to planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk or by post to Jacobs Well, Nelson Street, Bradford BD1 5RW.