Cambridge could have its own indoor skate park after the city’s young people were asked for their views in an extensive consultation last summer.

The Liberal Democrat-run council is investigating whether the idea would be a possibility and whether there would be a high enough demand for it in the city.

The move comes after the council decided not to go-ahead with a city centre youth venue when young people told them it was not what they wanted.

In January 2013, 12 young people involved in planning last summer’s council-run Urban Sports Festival went with officers to visit an indoor skate facility in Northamptonshire.

The centre has an indoor ramp park for skate boards, BMX bikes, scooters and inline skaters. There is also a café, equipment hire and music rehearsal space.

Mike Pitt, Cambridge City Executive Councillor for Community Development and Health said: “We have talked at length with our young people through schools, youth clubs and last summer’s Urban Sports Festival to make sure that we are providing facilities and activities that they want and they will use.

“It was clear from the total lack of enthusiasm to get involved that a city centre youth venue was not really wanted. We know young people like to shape the services they use and in light of their views and other suggestions put forward, we are looking at other options.

“Skaters in the city have told us for some time that they would like an indoor skating facility in the city so we have decided to look at the possibility.

“At the same time, despite funding pressures on the council, we will continue to fund activities for young people. Another Urban Sports Festival is planned this year following the success of last year’s event and there will be other arts and sports events.”