Work is underway on tennis, BMX and skating facilities at Billingham’s John Whitehead Park, Durham, UK.

Work on the multi use games area will begin in the coming weeks replacing current facilities with four tennis courts.

This is a reduction from the six courts currently available but the council states new facilities will be much improved.

A contractor has also been appointed to construct a new BMX and skatepark, with work set to begin in spring pending planning permission.

Billingham is currently undergoing a multi-million pound regeneration, which includes a new customer service centre, library, paving, lighting and seating.

Councillor Ken Dixon said there was high demand for the BMX and skatepark and the council had worked with a large number of young people on the design of the facility.