TWO villages have teamed up to take the first steps towards a brighter future - funded by grants from Europe.

Catterick and Tunstall qualify for aid from Brussels under the EU's Objective Two programme, which pumps money into under-privileged areas in need of regeneration.

The villages formed a Local Development and Employment Pact to thrash out a list of sustainable projects.

On the list so far are community transport, provision for early years education, leisure and sports facilities and community safety.

Anyone who would like to add other schemes or be involved in the planning process can contact (01748) 811706