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Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Young Futures Hubs: South Yorkshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what criteria her Department used to select the locations of the Young Future Hubs; and for what reason no local authorities in south Yorkshire were chosen.

Answer

The eight Young Futures Hubs early adopter locations, published last week, were selected using knife crime and anti-social behaviour metrics, maximising impact of the Young Future Hub by placing them where it will benefit the most at-risk young people. The decision was also taken to have one early adopter per region in England to ensure we could test the best way to reach young people in a diverse range of locations. In Yorkshire and the Humber, Leeds has been chosen to act as an early adopter.

The locations for the remaining 42 Hubs will be determined in due course. The design and implementation of the programme in future years will be informed by our work with early adopters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99689
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Location South Yorkshire Young Futures hubs
Link
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