Launching his mayoral election manifesto, Paddick said banks would directly provide part of the funding for the hubs, with a “five-star fund” from a voluntary £1 levy on hotel stays in London, providing additional money.
The fund would come to “at least £10m”, with the hubs, open seven days a week and in the evenings, offering young people a place to socialise and receive advice and support.
“We want to give young people a positive alternative to gangs,” Paddick said.
The manifesto also outlined plans to ensure “all jobless young Londoners who want to are productively engaged in work or in learning linked to a genuine job opportunity”.
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