A series of consultation events have been arranged across Barnsley so residents can have their say on development plans.

Barnsley Council's Development Sites and Places document set out the proposed use of every piece of land in the borough over the next 15-20 years.

It also identifies which parts of the borough the council wants to use as employment and housing sites. Many of the proposed sites are classed as greenbelt, prompting opposition from many quarters.

At consultation events residents will be able to see information about the document and talk to planning officers. A council spokesman said there would be no presentations about the plans but officers would be able to answer questions about the proposals.

But Royston residents, who attended a session at the library on Station Road on Wednesday, were angered that there was not a presentation.

Some said there was both a lack of information and transparency.

Other sessions have been held at Cudworth, Goldthorpe and Penistone.

On Thursday, August 9, events will be held at The Hoyland Centre, High Croft, until noon, and Penistone Library, High Street, from 2pm to 4pm.

Officers will be at Wombwell Library, Station Road, from 10am to noon on Friday, August 10 .

Sessions next month are at Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall, Darton Lane, Tuesday, September 4, 6pm to 8pm; and The 'Pod', 18 May Day Green, on Wednesday, September 5, 11am to 2pm and Saturday, September 8, 11am to 2pm.

Consultation documents can be seen on the council's website, consult.barnsley.gov.uk/portal and at libraries across Barnsley and the Barnsley Civic Connects centre.

Paper documents can also be ordered by calling 772606. There is a charge for paper copies.

A council spokesman said: "The comments received as a result of these consultations will be carefully considered and taken into account and a summary of all the comments received will be made available by early next year."