Van used to launch 'pop-up' youth projects across south Warwickshire

By James Smith

15th Oct 2022 | Local News

The Targeted Youth Support service now has two vans to take projects mobile across Warwickshire (image via Warwickshire County Council)
The Targeted Youth Support service now has two vans to take projects mobile across Warwickshire (image via Warwickshire County Council)

A 'pop-up' van is travelling around south Warwickshire to be used by youth workers across the southern part of the county.

Run by the county council's Targeted Youth Support service (TYS) the vans are being used to launch project work in parks on estates - bringing a space to young people.

Youth workers can support up to 25 young people in one evening in each van - there is a second being used in north Warwickshire.

The vans are fully decked out with seating inside and an awning on the side. They're also equipped with sports equipment, a BBQ, music and deck chairs.

A young person in Warwickshire who has visited one of the vans said: "Having a place we can meet youth workers where we can sit, and chat is great".

Another added "It's like we are on a camping trip, it's really cosy!"

Cllr Jeff Morgan, portfolio holder for children's services at Warwickshire County council added: "Our youth workers do excellent work supporting young people and contributing to making Warwickshire a child friendly county where young people can live, learn and grow.

"Utilising these youth work vans is a fantastic way to keep young people connected and engaged in positive activity and to be heard. I'm very proud of our youth teams and all they have done to give young people a voice, a place in their community and an opportunity to reach their full potential.

"The use of these vans has had a really positive impact on our young people so far, and I look forward to seeing this develop further."

     

New kenilworth Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: kenilworth jobs

Share:

Related Articles

Lidl wanted to build a new supermarket on the eastern side of Kenilworth Road (image via Lidl)
Local News

Plans for new Lidl supermarket refused over impact on green belt

Kenilworth Town Council wants to improve pedestrian access to Kenilworth Castle (image by Richard Smith)
Local News

£25k spend agreed as council presses forward with possible pedestrian crossing to Kenilworth Castle

Sign-Up for our FREE Newsletter

We want to provide kenilworth with more and more clickbait-free local news.
To do that, we need a loyal newsletter following.
Help us survive and sign up to our FREE weekly newsletter.

Already subscribed? Thank you. Just press X or click here.
We won't pass your details on to anyone else.
By clicking the Subscribe button you agree to our Privacy Policy.