PLANS are being prepared to redevelop Walthamstow’s historic town hall site and the surrounding area.

A letter sent to community organisations by consultants BDP reveals the company has been hired by Waltham Forest Council to prepare a masterplan and planning delivery framework for a ‘healthy living hub’.

A healthy living hub is a design term which refers to a modern, ecologically-sound regeneration scheme or development which aims to promote a sense of well-being and may include health and educational facilities.

BDP has arranged a series of meetings to gauge opinion on how the site should be developed ‘to provide the greatest benefits to users and the local community”.

The consultation process is due to start in the middle of April and last three months.