All local authorities and government departments must publish their own youth action plan if the government's vision for youth services is to make a difference, the head of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) has said.

Susanne Rauprich, NCVYS chief executive, said she welcomes the publication of Positive for Youth, but added that urgent action is required to implement it.

The organisation wants young people to be involved in identifying priorities that need to be addressed. Political backing at ministerial or lead member level with young people is also needed in "steering its implementation".

NCVYS is also calling for the newly announced annual youth service audits to be presented to parliament so that the welfare of young people is considered at the highest level.

Rauprich said: "The publication of Positive for Youth follows 18 months of lobbying from NCVYS and the youth sector for the government to articulate its vision for young people.

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