YOUNG people are to be asked to play a bigger part in developing facilities in Sedgefield village.

Sedgefield Youth Forum is investigating the possibility of developing two projects and wants more people to be involved.

One of the initiatives is a battle of the bands concert. The youth forum would like to hear from any young people playing in a group who would like to take part in the contest.

It is also investigating the prospect of developing skateboarding facilities in the village, and is looking to bring interested young people together to take the project forward.

Any bands interested in taking part in a music contest, or anyone who is interested in helping with the skate park project, is invited to contact councillors John or Maxine Robinson, on (01740) 620042, to find out more details.