Future of youth services uncertain

Council chiefs have spelled out what the future holds for the borough’s five youth centres in the wake of cuts totalling £800,000 allied to the loss of around 18 full-time posts.There were initial fears that the youth service savings could have forced four of the five centres to close.

But bosses have now disclosed that the buildings will remain open, although some of the previous youth activities will be carried out by new service providers.However, in some cases, uncertainty remains over the level, frequency and type of youth services which will be offered.

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