Community drop-in surgeries take place from 27 March 2013

The three hour drop in surgeries will be held in eight different locations across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. These informal sessions follow the Phrase Three public exhibitions held in February and provide a further opportunity for people to learn about the plans and ask the project team any questions that they might have. Navitus Bay will hold drop-in surgeries regularly throughout the consultation process to give members of the public opportunities to discuss the project plans in an informal setting.

Mike Unsworth, Project Director for Navitus Bay Development Limited, said:

"Navitus Bay is committed to comprehensive consultation and ensuring that the local community is provided with as many opportunities as possible to access information on the proposed wind park. Now people have had a chance to consider our plans, the surgeries provide a further occasion for them to ask the project team questions and collect project information. No new material will be displayed.

Phrase Three consultation continues until Friday 5th April and we would encourage as many as possible to make their views known. Project information is currently displayed in public libraries and on our website where you can complete an online consultation form."

All sessions are open to the public and will be held at the following venues:

• 27 March 2013, 9.00am - 12.00 noon West Moors Pavilion, Fryer Field, Bond Avenue, West Moors BH22 0LL
• 27 March 2013, 2pm -5pm Riviera Suite, Menzies Carlton Hotel, East Overcliff Grove Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3DN
• 28 March 2013, 9.00am -12.00 noon St Edwards Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Swanage BH19 1AH
• 28 March 2013, 2pm -5pm Room 3B, RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ
• 3 April 2013, 9.00 -12.00 noon New Milton Town Hall, 2 Ashley Road, New Milton, BH25 6AS
• 3 April 2013, 2pm -5pm Main Hall - Portfield Community Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch BH23 2AQ
• 4 April 2013, 9.00 -12.00 Lymington Community Centre, Fuller-McLellan Hall, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BQ
• 4 April 2013, 2pm -5pm Phase 3 Lounge, The Riverside Centre. The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QR

Anyone with enquires relating to the drop in surgeries or Navitus Bay's proposals can get in touch with the team on its dedicated community information line (9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday) 0800 008 6763 or email [email protected]