Proposals to build a new community building in Silsden Park are continuing behind-the-scenes.

Silsden mayor Chris Atkinson is in talks with local sports groups about what would be needed in such a facility.

He and fellow town councillor Adrian Naylor are also looking at potential sources of funding for the ambitious project.

Coun Naylor said that once the building could be shown to be viable, a report would be taken back to Silsden Town Council to be looked at.

He added: “We’re looking at various sports because, in the park, there’s tennis, bowls, rugby and football.

“There’s a new funding stream from Sport England about revitalising things like changing facilities.

“For the older age groups it's about keeping active, so there's also the potential of health-care funding.”