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The council has officially reversed the proposed budget cuts to the Youth Service. This outcome secures the resources our young people deserve and reflects the commitment of everyone who supported this effort. I will continue to monitor the implementation of these services to ensure our community remains fully protected.

November 18, 2013

Save Bradford Youth Service

Save Bradford Youth Service

🏆 Won — 1,204 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 12 years, 9 months ago
The Councillors of Bradford in the recent budget proposal have suggested that the Youth Service be cut by 79.4%. This will leave 2 Youth Workers for each constituency area e.g. Keighley, Bradford South etc. The Youth Service provides things to do, someone to talk to and places for young people to go. The Youth Service also provides opportunities for young people to participate in a range of activities, celebrate their achievements and become actively involved in their communities. The Youth service also creates opportunities for young people to learn informally and achieve recognition by gaining accreditation and awards. The Youth Service offers new expiernces for thousands of young people from across the District who wish to take part in the live music events, outdoor challenges, international exchanges, song writing, drama, photography, film-making, environmental projects, cultural events and more. They create opportunities to improve young people's self esteem and confidence, providing ongoing support and experiences to young people to enable them to become active and well rounded members of society. If the propsed cut to the service is actioned then this and all generations to come WILL SUFFER.

Updates

Reached 1,000 supporters

November 7, 2013

November 7, 2013

The momentum behind this effort has grown significantly and confirms that our community values these essential youth programs. This collective commitment provides a strong foundation as we prepare to present our concerns to the Council.

Reached 100 supporters

November 5, 2013

November 4, 2013

The signature count is nearing one hundred. Please reach out to your personal networks to help us reach this total before we present our concerns to the Council.

28 Comments

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Mark Robinson
10 years ago Featured

As a local employer who takes corporate citizenship and youth development through modern apprenticeships very seriously, I would be very concerned and very disappointed in the local authority if it was to implement such draconian cuts.

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Tracey Jane Robbins
12 years ago Featured

JRF research identifies the 4th biggest cause of loneliness is lack of opportunities for young people

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Rachel Ingleby
12 years ago Featured

It will cost the council more money in the long run if they keep cutting these vital preventative services. So short sighted.

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Sheila Ingleby
12 years ago Featured

There is a very real need for work with young people in Denholme, both in terms of leisure activities and also to help control some of the antisocial behaviour evident on almost a daily basis.

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

This will have an effect on all our communities - Youth Cafes have been doing such valuable work. There are not enough volunteers willing to sustain this service.

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Peter Foster
12 years ago Featured

A cut of 80% of any service will totally decimate it. How can any politician think that it is right to abandon the young people of this and future generations. Volunteers can do so much but there must be a structure to support them.

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john furniss
11 years ago

apart from joyce thacker the extremists friend who attacks and kills any decent thing she supported a murder at blagy and acted to destroy all evidence Bradford youth service has a terrible record on accentuating abuse thanks joyce thacker and her labour group of fucking paedo abusing scum

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john furniss
11 years ago

apart from joyce thacker the extremists friend who attacks and kills any decent thing she supported a murder at blagy and acted to destroy all evidence Bradford youth service has a terrible record on accentuating abuse thanks joyce thacker and her labour group of fucking paedo abusing scum