She said that she had been inundated with people telling her their opinion.

While she was very happy to listen, she said that for people’s ideas to be considered by the City of Greater Bendigo Council, they had to be written submissions.

“I’m encouraging the community to submit ideas according to the due process,” Cr Ruffell said.

“So many people are coming in here (to the shop) and coming up with great ideas.

“They just want to tell me, but unfortunately that is not the way to go.”

Cr Ruffell said people did not need any special writing skills to make a submission.

“It doesn’t have to be lengthy,” she said, “just something with dot points and the person’s name and address.

“People have got some brilliant ideas, and these are the kinds of things we need to hear.”

Cr Ruffell said she was happy to hand written comments to the council.

The six concept plans for the redevelopment of Mitchell Street and further information can be viewed at the city offices or online at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

The city is inviting submissions about the concept designs until July 17.