The council says it wants to know what young people “value most” and “what there isn’t enough of”, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter

A group of young people taking part in a local arts project in Barnet — Young people taking part in a local arts project (credit artsdepot)

Barnet Council is inviting young people in the borough to provide feedback on its youth service.

The council is asking people aged 13 to 25 to share their thoughts on the borough’s youth offer.

A survey, which launched last month, is asking what issues they worry about, if they’re aware of the service provision, and what they like about their local library and park.

The council says it is interested in finding out what young people “value most”, “what there isn’t enough of” as well as what they’d like to see in the future.

The survey results will be used to inform the council’s upcoming youth offer strategy, which involves the council and youth organisations planning “what activities should be delivered for young people and where”.

Young people are being asked to say how happy they are with the activities and facilities available to them and the reasons they use them.

For those who don’t use them, the council is asking why, with options including the location, time, and difficulty making bookings as reasons for not engaging.

The council is also asking how it should best communicate information about its youth offer provision.

The consultation will run until Sunday, 15th June, with results expected to be published in October.

For further information and to take part in the consultation:
Visit Youth Offer for young people in Barnet | Engage Barnet

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