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Public Spaces: Young People

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 10125

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to (a) help support young people who gather in public spaces for want of any other dedicated location to do so and (b) reassure those local communities of their safety.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Through Youth Matters, this Government is delivering better spaces and more engaging activities for young people. We are investing in 250 new or refurbished youth centres alongside 50 Young Futures Hubs in areas to give young people the spaces they deserve. We are streamlining local funding by merging our major youth funds, while injecting Every Child Can funding into more enriching activities. Our Enrichment Expansion Programme is on track to boost after-school opportunities across the country.

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