LAW and order is set for a rebirth in Daresbury, as councillors hope to reclaim the old court house.

Councillors in the village are looking into ways of restoring the former sessions house - the old court building - to its former glory.

The idea comes as a group of residents announce the imminent launch of the village design plan, a community project aimed at improving Daresbury.

Clr Judith Griffin, chairman of Daresbury Parish Council, said: "It's a bit early to go into it all but yes, we are looking at getting the session house back for village use.

"At the moment, there is a bit of doubt over who owns it, but it should become more clear in a few more weeks."

The old court house, now a grade II listed building, was built in 1841 and renovated in 1999.

Now it is used by the adjoining Ring O'Bells pub but Daresbury Parish Council would like the historic building to be used as a community facility.

One resident said: "We used to it for playing bridge and other such events but that stopped years back. It would be nice to have somewhere to use for the whole community."

The building, originally owned by the Greenalls' estate, was sold off.

In recent years, there have been plans to restore the sessions house and adjoining barn as an exhibition centre by the Lewis Carroll Birthplace Trust.