STOURPORT residents are being given the chance to have their say on what buildings should make it on to a list aimed at safeguarding the town's heritage.

Wyre Forest District Council placed around 200 structures, including pubs, churches and houses, on a preliminary list after several months of research.

An application to include the Civic Centre, which was left off the first draft, is expected during the six-week period of public consultation.

Stourport councillor, June Salter, who backed a failed attempt to give the New Street landmark listed status last year, said she would support a bid for its inclusion.

Speaking at a meeting of the district council's environment and economic regeneration policy and scrutiny panel, she added: "It is an important building for the people of Stourport and even though English Heritage did not give it listed status, their report said it had many good features."

Campaigners fear the building could be demolished under the council's proposed single site plan currently being considered.

Council conservation officer, Simon Roper-Pressdee, who put the list together with help from groups in the town, said he did not believe the building warranted a place.

He indicated a separate application to place the "spin dryer" - the circular structure that houses council meetings - could also be considered.