Youth Centres: Closures
Lords · Question HL1843 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 27 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Peterborough
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of youth club closures on levels of anti-social behaviour and youth offending in England.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 27 Jul 2026
DCMS published research in 2024 that found decreased investment in youth provision correlates with rises in shoplifting, bike theft, and reoffending among young offenders aged 15-17. This Government recognises the vital role youth services play in providi...