Members of the Stafford and Stone Youth Forum manned stalls to highlight key issues affecting young people – such as housing, anti-social behaviour and teenage pregnancies.
The 32-page plan documents how organisations involved in the area - who make up the ‘Children’s Trust Board for example the Borough and County Councils, police and Primary Care Trust - will work to ensure a better quality of life for youngsters.
The plan looks at how young people get involved in positive activities in the community, how they access information and advice, and where they can get support.
A shorter version of the plan on CD has been produced by members of the ‘Forum.’
A makeshift skateboard and BMX park was set up in the Market Square, Stafford as part of the launch where youngsters demonstrated their skills. Others entertained shoppers and visitors to the town centre with live music sessions.
‘Youth Forum’ member, Daisy Luker, a 20 year old student from the Walton on the Hill area of Stafford, said: “The plan brings together all those who are involved in the key issues affecting young people and ensures they will be working in the right direction to improve quality of life for us and for the generations to come.”
Councillor Patrick Farrington, cabinet member for community at Stafford Borough Council, said: “The aim of all the partners involved in the plan is the same – a better quality of life for our young people to grow up in. The plan makes sure we use our collective knowledge and experience to enable us to do things together to do just that.”
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