THE public are being urged to have their say on plans to build a new sports centre in Ryedale.

A site by Malton School has emerged as the preferred location for the facility and the district council has agreed to further investigations.

Residents are being asked to make their views known at a consultation day at the Milton Rooms, Malton, on Saturday, between 9.30am and 4pm.

The authority's vice-chairman, Lindsey Burr, said: "It is vital that as many people as possible put forward their views on the proposals.

"These views can then be taken on board to ensure that the facility is one that provides people with what they want and will be well used by them."

Anyone unable to attend the event can also see the plans on display at Ryedale House, Malton, from March 21