Youth clubs help curb antisocial behaviour

A study carried out with UK Youth, looking at the location of youth clubs, found more Asbos were issued in areas where there were fewer youth clubs.

It also found there were more children per youth club in deprived areas.

Clubs for Young People is now involved in the Blueprint project to set out a plan for fun and effective youth centres.

Simon Antrobus, chief executive of Clubs for Young People, said: "Young people rightly deserve high quality facilities in their communities which is why it's important that we lead a discussion on what turns a community facility into a world class provision where young people can have fun, learn and grow as individuals."

The project is being championed by MP David Blunkett and will involve a series of events to get views from interested parties. Anyone interested in taking part should email tracie.trimmer@clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk.