A "LOCAL plan" that will shape future development in Steeton and Silsden will go to a public vote almost seven years after work on it began. The plan, which will help determine issues like what areas of land should be protected from development, and areas where development should be encouraged, will go to a public referendum in May - or whenever the next local election takes place. The 87 page document went before Bradford Council's Executive on Tuesday, when members voted that the plan go to the referendum. The Parish Councils of Steeton with Eastburn and Silsden decided to develop a joint local plan in 2014. The final draft of this plan was finally completed late last year.