The coalition agreement between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats earmarks £6bn cuts across government this financial year, but it is yet to emerge where the axe could fall.
David Whewell, head of youth development for Wiltshire County Council, told CYP Now that he does not believe youth services will be a priority.
"There's a focus on those young people perceived to be most in need," he said. "We're already seeing it in some councils where there has been a reduction in youth work to put more money into targeted support."
Whewell cited West Sussex County Council, which is Tory-led, as an example of a council already cutting services. Buckinghamshire County Council, also Tory-run, has recently announced cuts to youth clubs as part of plans to refocus its budget on targeted services.
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