MALMESBURY residents are being asked for their views on a potential pedestrianisation of the Market Cross area.

Malmesbury Town Council is seeking the views of residents, shops, businesses and visitors on a resident's suggestion that the area around the Market Cross, where cars currently park should be changed to a pedestrian only area.

Should a permanent pedestrianisation be put in place, it would result in the loss of nine free car parking spaces in the middle of the town.

A pilot survey will take place during June asking for people's views on a variety of options.

These options will range from pedestrianisation for just the Friday Market and special events, to suspension of parking for some weekends and Sundays, all the way through to a permanent pedestrianisation.

Survey forms will be available in the Town Hall, the Library, some shops and other locations around the town.

It will also be available on the Town Council's website malmesbury.gov.uk.

Results will help the Town Council decide whether a more detailed investigation should be conducted.

The survey has been developed by Councillors Mario Asciak, John Gundry and Kim Power of the planning and environment committee.

Chair of the committee Councillor Gundry, said: "It is important that we hear from as many people as possible.

"Once we have looked at the survey results we will decide on whether a more formal consultation‎ is needed."