Local Youth Consultation 2006

In February 2006 young people across the area took part in a series of events where a questionnaire was used to gauge views of young people to local youth work programmes and future developments.

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Read the full Consultation report (pdf 328kb)

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Here are some “snapshots” of what was said.

• 67.3% said that they had heard about or been involved in Young Voices magazine.

• 49.6% said that they had heard about or been involved in Easterhouse FM (Internet Radio).

• 65.5% said that they had heard about or been involved in YouthBank.

• 63.6% said that they had hear about or been involved in the Breaking Barriers Scheme (territorialism programme over last summer holidays).

• 54.2% said that they had heard about or had been involved in the Youth Access Project ( using computers and media technology in local learning centres).

• 62.6% said that they wanted to know more about what the Youth Network does.

They wanted this to happen by:

• Text 20.6%.
• Young Voices magazine 18.7%.
• Website /email 15%.

The second most popular choice was:

• Through youth workers and school staff 18.7%.
• Leaflets /posters 14%.

Young said their most popular way of getting involved was:

• By working together with other young people 21.5% .
• Attending a meeting where I can have my say 20.6%.

Their second choice was by:

• Telling the youth workr at my local club 19.6%.
• Teing part of a small group 15%.

What worried them most in their area was:

• Safety /crime 29.9%.
• Drugs /alcohol/ smoking 18.7%.
• Lack of facilities and things to do 17.8%.

What else worried them:

• Freedom to move between areas 16.8%

76.6% said that they would take part in activities at the weekend:

• Sports 40%.
• Music 24.3%.
• Arts 15.9%.
• Dance 15%.

Where would you like this to take place:

• Local organisation 36.4%.
• Local community hall 24.3%.

Best time of day:

• Evening 55.1%
• Afternoon 35.5%

If there was accost how much would they pay?

•  £1.00 -£1.50 54.2%