Written questions

Public Spaces: Young People

Commons · Question 10125 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to (a) help support young people who gather in public spaces for want of any other dedicated location to do so and (b) reassure those local communities of their safety.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 24 Jun 2026

Through Youth Matters, this Government is delivering better spaces and more engaging activities for young people. We are investing in 250 new or refurbished youth centres alongside 50 Young Futures Hubs in areas to give young people the spaces they deserv...