- 12,000 young people to benefit from the redevelopment of 44 youth centres
- Upgrades funded by £70 million investment from Government’s Youth Investment Fund
- Plans announced alongside boost to Million Hours Fund meaning youth clubs can provide an extra night a week of youth work provision until 2026
New youth centres will be built, and old ones refurbished as part of government plans to give young people better access to positive out-of-school activities as the next phase of the Youth Investment Fund is confirmed.
The plans will see 44 youth centres share a slice of £70 million Government funding through its Youth Investment Fund.
The funding will help as many as 12,000 extra 11 to 18-year-olds across the country having access to regular, positive activities every year, on top of the thousands of young people who already enjoy these opportunities.
The plans for youth centres announced today will mean young people can take part in activities such as dance, theatre, sport, music and art sessions as well as vital skills and employment training.
Heathfield is one of the places that will undergo a major upgrade thanks to over £5 million support from this fund.
The Youth Investment Fund will help East Sussex County Council to provide a range of positive activities and support services for young people after school, in the evenings and at weekends. As well as helping young people build confidence, it is hoped the services provided with the funding will help to reduce anti-social behaviour in the community.
