Young people will help design a new mobile skate park

The authority wants to know what sort of equipment is needed and is holding an open day to gauge opinions.

The event is open to skateboarders, rollerbladers, BMX bikers, as well as people with a general interest in the design of the skate park.

Visitors will get a chance to try for themselves some of the equipment that could be included in the park.

The event is being held on 19 February in Darlington Market Square.

Tour the borough

The mobile skate park will be funded by �70,000 of New Opportunities Fund money.

It was secured by the Ramps Team - a group of young people who are leading research into possible skate park solutions for the area.

When it opens later this year, the mobile skate park will tour the borough, giving local young people the chance to try out their boarding, blading and biking skills in their own area.

Lee Vasey, the council's cabinet member for leisure, said: "Many young people have already taken part in research and consultation led by the Ramps Team.

"Their views have been used to shape the future of skate park facilities, including a static skate park in South Park and the new mobile skate park.

"This latest opportunity will give young people a further chance to directly influence what facilities will be provided in the borough."