A £25,000 art project to tidy up an area of open land is taking shape.

People in Stokesley are being asked to have their say on initial designs for the scheme, which will be based on land between The Stripe and Neasham Lane.

County Durham artist Phil Townsend has produced designs for a weather vane, sculptural seat and woodland entrance markers, working with pupils from Stokesley primary and secondary schools to create the pieces.

The children will be creating clay tiles reflecting the flora and fauna of the area to inset into the oak pieces.

Funding for the scheme has come from the Arts Council and Wimpey Homes.

Models and drawings can be viewed at Hambleton District Council's office in Town Close, Stokesley, between 8.45am and 5.15pm until Thursday and 8.45am to 4.45am on Friday.