Integreat Yorkshire and Yorkshire Forward are now proposing to take forward the establishment of a Regional Design Review Service. This is an exciting step forward for the region and Integreat Yorkshire is keen to do all it can to ensure that it is a high quality service and one that plays its part in contributing to a wider range of activities to help enhance the quality of design. Please see the link to a draft prospectus which sets out a summary of how it might operate.

The maximum benefits will only be derived through working together with all regional stakeholders and Integreat Yorkshire is are keen to gather your views and thoughts as to how the service might operate best and how the different Design Review services in the region can complement and help each other.

If you would like to provide any comments please do so – you might like to think about the following questions:

1. What is your overall response to the proposals outlined in this draft prospectus?
2. Do you have any reservations or ideas to enhance the model for the Regional Design Review Service?
3. Are you likely to use the service if it is available?
4. Are there any key elements of your own policies, activities, or specific processes with which the service would need to connect? How could this be achieved?
5. Are there any other comments you would like to make?

Please send your comments to valerie.jones@amelioconsult.com by no later than 5 June 2009.

We have appointed Amelio Consulting to assist with the process of engagement with key stakeholders and with the local panels. They will then help with the recruitment of the panel members and establish the operating protocols and procedures going forward.