PRINCES Risborough could gets its own internet cafe and a drop-in centre after a survey showed many young people in favour of the ideas.

More than 70 per cent of people who answered the survey, commissioned by the youth town council, said they would use an internet cafe. Fifty per cent said they needed a drop-in centre. The youth council is now investigating cost, what grants there are and whether premises could be found.

It conducted the survey in October through the town council's newsletter with young people and those representing youth groups replying.

Results were discussed by the youth council with the report finalised at a meeting of the council on Wednesday.

The survey was commissioned to identify what facilities would satisfy the needs of the youth.

Sue Coombs, clerk to the Youth Town Council, said: "The council now wants to assess the viability and see what grants are available and conduct research to see whether its possible."

She said that the youth council considered the drop-in centre could also be for the elderly at various times of the day.

The survey also discovered that a significant number of young people said Princes Risborough did not cater well for them.

Around 34 per cent of respondents thought the town did not have a range of facilities for them with many stating there was nothing to do.

A number of young people considered some facilities, like the fitness suite at Wades Park, were too costly.

Members of the youth council were praised by the town council for the report of the survey, with town councillors considering it to be very well presented.

Town councillor Miv Hughes said: "They should be congratulated."

There are still vacancies on the Youth Town Council.

Anyone who would like information can contact Mrs Coombs on 01844 344791.