THE 'Save Hatherleigh Market' committee will be holding a public meeting tonight (Thursday).

The meeting, at the Vine Church from 7.30pm, will allow people to discuss the future of the market, the plans presented at December's consultation event and other issues relating to the redevelopment project.

The emerging proposals unveiled at the consultation event held by LHC Architects revealed the intention to build 140 residential units, including 72 terraced houses, 25 detached and semi-detached houses and 30 apartments.

They also include a new market square which would become the focal point of civic events, and accommodate the market stalls each week. It would be enclosed by a mix of buildings including housing and a new supermarket.

The meeting is the latest step by the committee to rally against the development. The group was formed in August at their first public meeting to discuss safeguarding the future of the market. Around 100 residents of Hatherleigh turned up to that meeting.

This is the committee's first public meeting since then, and they are hoping for as much local support as possible. Professor Michael Winter from Exeter University will be at the meeting to discuss how the Localism Bill could affect the development.

Neil Price, chairman of the committee said: 'We've had a busy period over Christmas and now the committee is ready to reconvene and talk about the latest consultation, and how these plans could affect Hatherleigh.'

All are welcome to attend.