A NEW owner is being sought to ensure a mobile youth unit will continue to serve the Malvern district.

The Malvern Hills unit is currently vacant and its steering group, led by Malvern Hills District Council and made up of local community and youth organisations, is hoping to find an organisation or individual to take it on and develop a project for the benefit of the community.

The successful applicant will continue to use the unit to deliver activities for local people as a part of sustainable business model.

Councillor Barbara Williams, portfolio holder for community and economic development at MHDC, said: “During the three years of the Big Lottery funded project, the Malvern Hills mobile youth unit has taken youth activities to all corners of the district and worked with over 2,000 young people.

“This is an excellent opportunity for an individual or group to continue to deliver a mobile service that will benefit young people or a community group within our district. “ The deadline for applications is Sunday, February 26.

For more information and an application pack go to malvernhills.

gov.uk/mobileyouthunit or call the Worcestershire Hub on 01684 862151.