Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Public Spaces: Young People

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.

Answer: 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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