The public are being given the chance to comment on Science Oxford's proposals for a £30m cultural centre for science and enterprise.

Science Oxford has begun a public consultation with the view of securing the support of the local people for the scheme.

Planned for the heart of Oxford, the centre is set to be built over the next five years.

Plans for the centre include a digital planetarium, interactive galleries, a public plaza, an enterprise and innovation centre offering rentable office space and conference and corporate events facilities.

Science Oxford has already secured land for the site following negotiations with Oxfordshire County Council. The proposed site – Macclesfield House in New Road – is located on a 0.47 acre site adjacent to the historic Castle Mound.

It is hoped that the centre will attract 100,000 visitors a year. Foster + Partners have been appointed architects for the project.

Of the total cost, £10m has already been secured with the remaining £20m being raised from private individuals, trusts and foundations over the next two years.