A DROP-IN event is being held on Thursday to help shape the future of the Broomielaw area of the city.

The city council is in the process of developing regeneration plans for each of the nine districts which make up the city centre.

These will guide activity to develop the districts, which each have their own characteristics and strength,s over the next decade.

Last year Sauchiehall and Garnethill was the first area to have a framework for the future drawn up and now attention has turned to the Broomielaw.

The drop-in event, which will be held at The Ferry at 25 Anderston Quay, will run from 11am until 9pm and will offer everyone with an interest in the area a chance to air their views.

They will be able to review the ideas from an earlier event last month and help refine proposals with a view to prioritising future actions. Presentations and workshops will take place at 2pm and 6.30pm.

The Broomielaw area has attracted significant investment over the past 15 years with the creation of the £1billion International Financial Services District, public realm and the Squiggly Bridge which provides links to Tradeston.

According to the council, further development is "very likely" in the short and medium term in and around the Broomielaw.

But one of the problems identified with the area is that the streets around the Financial Services District have no real activity at night.

Council leader Frank McAveety said: "The Broomielaw district is a key area for the city centre and indeed the whole of Glasgow as it is home to some of the biggest companies we have.

"It is in a fantastic location beside the River Clyde and the emerging quarter at the SECC and the Hydro.

"While much has been achieved here since the start of the 21st century, there is a lot to be done to fulfil the district's potential and all those individuals and organisations with a stake in the Broomielaw's future are welcome to attend the event at The Ferry on November 24."

For more information and to sign up to a newsletter on the Broomielaw district regeneration framework, visit www.yourcitycentre.com