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Northern Ireland youth service budget slashed by ministers

6 November 2007, Young People Now

Northern Irish ministers have been accused of delivering "a kick in the teeth" to youth workers by proposing a massive budget cut. Unions say the cuts could lead to job...

CRB checks hinder young volunteers

6 November 2007, Young People Now

Government efforts to increase the number of young people volunteering are being hampered by Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks, according to professionals. The problem is acute for young people from disadvantaged...

No votes in store for 16-year-olds

6 November 2007, Young People Now

The Electoral Commission has ruled out reassessing the lowering of the voting age to 16. Speaking in Parliament on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, Conservative MP for...

StreetGames wins v foundation cash

6 November 2007, Young People Now

Young people from disadvantaged communities across the UK are being given the chance to train to coach children in a range of sports. The Co-operative StreetGames Volunteering Programme has received a...

Young take control in mock courtroom

6 November 2007, Young People Now

The tables are to be turned on the authorities in Camden when young people become the judges in a mock courtroom. Pupils from the London borough will take part in the...

Oona King set to advise the PM on youth engagement

30 October 2007, Young People Now

Former Labour MP Oona King has been made a political adviser to Prime Minister Gordon Brown on re-engaging young people, CYP Now can reveal. She will head a campaign to re-engage...

Met Police approves respect strategy

30 October 2007, Young People Now

A Metropolitan Police strategy calling for all young people to be treated with respect, no matter how they come into contact with the force, has been given the green light. The...

MP calls for young people's election

30 October 2007, Young People Now

A Labour MP is considering holding a "shadow election" in her constituency for young people under 18 so they can get involved in the democratic process. Speaking at a breakfast meeting...

Wimbledon centre receives revamp

30 October 2007, Young People Now

A state-of-the-art youth centre in south London has reopened its doors after a refit. The John Innes Youth Centre in Wimbledon has been refurbished and is now home to Kingston and...

Youth centres out of a box are not the answer, says NYA chief

24 October 2007, Young People Now

The chief executive of the National Youth Agency has warned against creating a "Pizza Hut model" for youth centres. Speaking at the National Children and Adult Services conference in Bournemouth, Fiona...