The Plymouth City Living bus tour aims to engage communities directly, allowing residents to explore proposals for the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. This initiative is part of a significant consultation programme focused on shaping the city's future for the next 20 to 30 years.
The draft vision outlines ideas for homes, jobs, public spaces, transport, culture, and community facilities across key areas including the city centre, railway station, Union Street, Millbay, and Sutton Harbour. The bus will stop in all wards, from Devonport and Stoke to Southway, Plympton, and Plymstock, making participation accessible.
Councillor Matt Smith, Cabinet Member for City Centre Regeneration, Housing and Events, emphasised the importance of broad engagement. "The city centre is the beating heart of Plymouth," he stated. "Whether you're in Plympton Erle or Honicknowle, the city centre belongs to all of us and everyone has a stake in what happens next."
Councillor Smith added, "We know people care deeply about Plymouth's future, but not everyone can make it into the city centre to attend events. That's why we're taking the conversation directly into communities across the city, making it as easy as possible for people to get involved. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a long-term vision for Plymouth."
The bus will feature displays on the draft Framework and Masterplan, with project team members available to answer questions and collect feedback. The consultation seeks views on a long-term framework to guide future investment and development, rather than approving specific developments.
Residents can also view proposals online, visit the city centre consultation hub in New George Street, or participate in an online consultation event. Full details of the bus tour locations and events are available at plymouthcityliving.commonplace.is.
The bus tour schedule includes stops from Monday 9 November to Friday 20 November, covering all wards including Stoke, Devonport, Ham, St Budeaux, Honicknowle, Southway, Plympton, Efford, Eggbuckland, Compton, Drake, Plymstock, and Sutton.
