THE EFFORTS of young people to improve their neighbourhoods across South Craven have been highlighted to councillors.
Keighley Area Committee was told about a range of community-minded projects overseen by Bradford Council’s Youth Service and other organisations.
In Craven ward villages like Silsden, Steeton and Eastburn, Youth Service staff have worked with schools and groups of young people on the street to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Workers also helped young people build links with older people’s groups, and make decisions on what to do after their exams.
Staff supported a 14-year-old national champion dancer wanting to start a dance class at Silsden Youth Centre, and helped other young people talk with the centre’s management committee about new activities for their age group.
Well-attended open access groups in Silsden and Addingham have focused on healthy eating, healthy relationships, substance abuse and physical activity.
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