YOUNG people have been asked for ideas about how to stop anti-social behaviour on trouble-hit estates.

They have been working with other residents, and Bolton Council's Juvenile Response Team, in Kearsley, Daisy Hill and Blackrod.

The aim is to revamp areas and take suggestions from teenagers about what can be done to combat anti-social behaviour.

Tracey Ashton, who leads the Juvenile Response Team (JRT), said: "The people involved have expressed their delight that the project has brought together youths and older residents, and that there seemed to be less conflict now that both generations understand more about each other."

In the Grosvenor Estate, Kearsley, the JRT has been working with young people and residents after numerous complaints about anti-social behaviour.

Eight youths were invited to sit on the residents' association, which has made an application for funding of around £100,000 for improvements in Kearsley Park.

In Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, young people have been invited to work with residents to improve a patch of land used by teenagers as a meeting point.

The group of around 50 youths were moved to Eatock Lodge, off Eatock Way, by the JRT in the summer, after complaints about anti-social behaviour. But with darker evenings and safety concerns, it was agreed that a youth shelter or lighting should be installed.

Representatives from the JRT, the police and Bolton Council asked the Daisy Hill Community Association to consider a joint project.

Proposals for the land will be presented to English Heritage, who own the land, for approval.

In Blackrod, the JRT is consulting with youths on the streets, in youth clubs and in schools about facilities they would like.

Suggestions already include football facilities, a youth shelter and an advice centre.

Mrs Ashton added: "The aim of the consultation, which is ongoing until next month, is to give young people a voice about what provisions they would like in their area and to build relationships between young people, residents and police."

The JRT is also visiting schools to present an interactive DVD, Up to You, on anti-social behaviour, to year 6 pupils.