New toy collection banks will soon be appearing all over Brighton & Hove as the city expands its recycling service.

Families are being asked to drop off unwanted toys and games at the banks to provide playthings for less fortunate children, and to raise money for the Rockinghorse appeal.

The council is introducing the new initiative in partnership with BCR Global, the company behind the council highly successful bra recycling initiative.

All complete, re-usable toys, including teddies, dolls games and battery operated toys can be dropped off at one of 11 banks throughout the city. The toys will be distributed, within the UK or to Pakistan where they will be cleaned, repaired if necessary and sold on at affordable prices.

The project helps sustain local communities in less fortunate countries providing business opportunities and affordable toys.

Every tonne of toys collected will result in a £25 donation to The Rockinghorse Children's Charity, for sick youngsters in Sussex.

Toy banks can be found at the following recycling points:

• King Alfred Leisure Centre
• Wickes DIY, Davigdor Road, Lyon Close
• Sainsbury's, West Hove
• Chalky Road, opposite Community College
• Preston Drove entrance
• Queen's Park Terrace, next to Pepper Pot
• Upper Rock Gardens
• Norfolk Square
• The Level, east side
• Hove Household Waste Recovery Site, Old Shoreham Road