People in Borehamwood are being given their first glimpse of what the Elstree Way corridor could look like after it is redeveloped.

Leaflets are being sent to every home and business in Borehamwood and Elstree, containing an artist's impression of what could be built in the area after the public buildings currently on the site are knocked down.

The leaflets include a questionnaire in which residents can give their views, and people will have a chance to discuss the redevelopment scheme with planning officers from Hertsmere Borough Council at an exhibition next month.

A series of suggestions have been put forward, including relocating the college, health and family centres to the former Furzehill School site, and moving part of the police station into the borough council's Civic Offices.

The land freed up would be used to build offices, hotels, leisure facilities, shops restaurants and public open spaces including a new civic square.

Richard Grove, the council's head of planning, said Borehamwood had a unique opportunity to improve a large part of its town centre, because so many public sector buildings were due to be redeveloped at the same time.

"We are not putting forward firm proposals yet, but the plans give an indication of what could be achieved," he said.

Matthew Tribe, from consultants WS Atkins, has held meetings with business people in Borehamwood, who said they would invest in the town if it had a better layout and better facilities.

He said there was a chance to bring top architects to the redevelopment projects, and to ensure the new buildings met or exceeded the quality of design at The Venue.

The roundabouts near Elstree Studios and at the junction of Manor Way would be replaced with traffic lights, to slow down traffic and make it easier for people to walk from Shenley Road to Elstree Way.

It is hoped that with more emphasis on pedestrians and a better mix of buildings, Elstree Way could be made more a part of Borehamwood's town centre.

There are suggestions to move the Maxwell Park Community Centre to new premises on the northern side of Elstree Way, and to improve access to the park itself, which would also be improved.

A combined library and museum could be provided at the borough council's Civic Offices, which would be extended to cater for more community uses, possibly including a Job Centre.

Leaflets about the redevelopment scheme were due to be sent out today, Thursday, and an exhibition about the scheme will be held at Hertsmere Council's Civic Offices in Elstree Way from September 18 until September 27. Call 020 8207 2277 for information.