PLANS for a skateboard park for youngsters have received a boost of more than £6,000.
The cash will be a major step towards the £48,000 needed to convert disused land in Norton, near Malton.
The announcement was the second boost for the project in a week, following Northern Electric's decision to allow land in Norton Road to be used rent-free for two years.
Youth Officer PC Stewart Ashton, who is spearheading the campaign, said Ryedale District Council had agreed to provide £4,769. Norton Town Council has also decided to make a contribution of £1,500.
A bid for more than £20,000 has been submitted to Ryedale's Single Regeneration Budget, while Malton Town Council is also being asked to contribute £1,500.
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