AN exhibition detailing plans for a controversial £55m development opens on Monday.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will stage a week-long display in Coatham Bowl's main hall on plans for Coatham Enclosure.

The exhibition will show the proposals, the revised masterplan, artist's impressions and a video.

The council's cabinet member for economic development, Vera Moody, said: "We see this as another important opportunity to consult the public. We want them to have their say and we want them to support it.

The scheme's developer, Persimmon Homes, is looking forward to the chance to talk directly to the public.

Regional director Peter Jordan said: "This is an opportunity to show how we have sought to address issues raised during the initial public consultation."

The exhibition's opening hours will be: Monday 10am-9pm, Tuesday 9am-9pm,Wednesday 9am-10pm, Thursday 9am-10pm and Friday 9am-7pm.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions each day between 10am and noon and 5pm and7pm.

Full details of the scheme are also on view on a special link accessed through the council's web site at www.red car-cleveland.gov.uk/coatham