Decision details

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills, presented the report which proposed the development of a partnership with the charity Onside to develop a Youth Zone, providing facilities and programmed activities for young people.

This opportunity was widely welcomed as was the opportunity to link into wellbeing services and, in response to Members’ questions, it was noted that case studies from similar developments in other localities would be explored. It was also agreed that partnership working with healthcare colleagues as well as charities and volunteer bodies would be key in ensuring this opportunity was fully utilised to provide the best service to the borough’s youth.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Approved the principle of developing the Youth Zone including a proposed launch in April 2025.

2.    Noted that the Chief Executive will submit a further report to Cabinet in September 2022 on the outcome of the Viability Study to determine the most appropriate site.

Reasons for the decision:

To deliver a new youth facility in Bury or Radcliffe.

Other options considered and rejected:

None; Onside is developing Youth Zones around the Country and can bring

additional private sector financing into Bury.