Future Youth Provision in Twickenham

Overview

The Council consulted young people on the future provision of youth services in Twickenham. We have an opportunity to provide a new youth centre on the former Royal Mail sorting office site, which has recently been acquired by the developer St James, part of the Berkeley Group.

Following discussions with the Council, St James has agreed to investigate the provision of a new centre as part of wider mixed-use development proposals. This presents an opportunity to provide the existing youth facilities, currently based at Heatham, in a brand new, 'state of the art' youth centre, which would be modern, cost efficient, inclusive, accessible for all and fit for purpose for providing services and activities that young people want and need.

The Council is committed to ensuring there is high quality provision of youth services in Twickenham and was keen to consult young people on possible options for future provision, including keeping Heatham House Youth Centre.

The consultation with young people took place between 16 January and 16 February 2012, alongside the wider consultation on the Twickenham Area Action Plan.