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What young people want

We get a lot of requests to do more for young people in our neighbourhoods, and as the under16s are our largest customer group, this is something we work hard at.

 

We already host several initiatives targeted at young people, such as:

Marnel Football Club - sponsored by Sentinel

  • Get With - north Hampshire's biggest summer activity programme
  • Rubbish Raiders - helping young people take pride in their neighbourhood
  • Contributions - we fund open space improvements from new developments
  • Community Chest - small grants awarded to local clubs and groups
  • Youth workers - we part-fund two youth workers in Bishops Green
  • Eco-rangers - we work in schools to help raise awareness of local green issues
  • Sponsorship - we sponsor sport and community activities for young people
  • Teen Spirit - the Sentinel magazine for young people

 

Can we do more?

Yes. We're reviewing all activities aimed at younger customers, and in late 2009, we surveyed nearly 150 young people - largely 10 year olds - to help us improve how they feel about their communities.

 

Like your home as a place to live

94%

Like area as a place to live

81%

Feel safe out during day

93%

Feel safe out in evening

50%

Happy with local facilities

62%

What else you'd like to see

 

Better clubs for young people

64%

Better playgrounds

60%

Somewhere to hang out

53%

Better sports facilities 51%