A 'pop-up' van is travelling around south Warwickshire to be used by youth workers across the southern part of the county.

Run by the county council's Targeted Youth Support service (TYS) the vans are being used to launch project work in parks on estates - bringing a space to young people.

Youth workers can support up to 25 young people in one evening in each van - there is a second being used in north Warwickshire.

The vans are fully decked out with seating inside and an awning on the side. They're also equipped with sports equipment, a BBQ, music and deck chairs.

A young person in Warwickshire who has visited one of the vans said: "Having a place we can meet youth workers where we can sit, and chat is great".

Another added "It's like we are on a camping trip, it's really cosy!"

Cllr Jeff Morgan, portfolio holder for children's services at Warwickshire County council added: "Our youth workers do excellent work supporting young people and contributing to making Warwickshire a child friendly county where young people can live, learn and grow.

"Utilising these youth work vans is a fantastic way to keep young people connected and engaged in positive activity and to be heard. I'm very proud of our youth teams and all they have done to give young people a voice, a place in their community and an opportunity to reach their full potential.

"The use of these vans has had a really positive impact on our young people so far, and I look forward to seeing this develop further."