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Plan for skills centres to get young people on career ladder
Hundreds of young people will be helped to get on the career ladder under plans unveiled by Surrey County Council. The authority aims to open a network of skills centres to combat the number of young people not in education, employment or training. Around 20* are expected to be run from the council’s youth centres … Continue reading
Epsom and Ewell given stronger role in running young people’s services
Surrey County Council has given Epsom and Ewell Borough Council a stronger role in running local services for young people. Following a commitment by the county’s leader David Hodge that services for residents should be provided at the most appropriate level, Epsom and Ewell will take responsibility for activities for young people in the area. … Continue reading
Community groups welcome opportunity to run youth activities
Community groups have welcomed the opportunity to run activities at Surrey youth centres which will mean improved services for young people while also saving local taxpayers £1.8m a year. Surrey Youth Consortium, which is made up of 12 local charities, and Raven Housing Trust will provide activities at 31 Surrey County Council youth centres. Activities … Continue reading
