The public will have a chance to help shape the new Chippenham campus, the hub for community services planned for Wiltshire Council’s Monkton Park offices.

The campus development proposes to improve riverside access by linking the Monkton Park and Olympiad buildings and changing their aspect to face the River Avon.

The idea is to house facilities for large conferences and arts performances as well as a library and space for charities, elderly people, those with disabilities, the voluntary sector, and partners such as Wiltshire College and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

Local residents, members of clubs, societies, groups and charities are encouraged to attend one of two workshops at the end of this month to help inform the future building’s setting, design and facilities and make sure it is accessible to all.

Ian Bridges, chairman of the Chippenham campus development team, said: “The planning clock is ticking, and it is now very important that we provide further opportunities for local residents, groups and future users of the facility to be a part of the development of their campus.

“I would encourage everyone to come along and share their experiences, views and opinions, as everyone’s voice really does matter.”

Discussion topics will include access to the building, internal design features, facilities, activities and anticipated use, with each topic discussed against a requirement to remove barriers to access and offer equal opportunities.

The workshops, organised in partnership with Develop, will be held on Monday, September 29 at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Cocklebury Road, from 10am to noon and 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

To book a place or for more information, contact Carl Davis by email carl@developecs.org.uk or 0845 034 5250.