EAST Durham youngsters were on hand to help launch a centre they have helped to create.
More than 30 young people have been involved in the creation of the Easington Colliery Youth Project devised to provide a well equipped and safe meeting place for youngsters.
The centre, in Seaside Lane, has a cyber caf, four PCs, games consoles, pool table, arts and craft room, chill-out area, tuck shop and caf.
Councillor Joan Freak, Easington District Council portfolio holder for social inclusion, said: "This project is a significant step forward for young people in Easington Colliery.
"We hope that it will be well used and that it will become a focal point for young people in the village.''
The need for the project was identified by a number of organisations, including the Young Persons' Task Group which includes Easington council's anti-social behaviour unit, police, Easington Colliery and Horden Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder, Groundwork East Durham and Durham County Council's Education in the Community.
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