Written Question·Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport·UIN HL1843
Youth Centres: Closures
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 27 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of youth club closures on levels of anti-social behaviour and youth offending in England.
Answer
DCMS published research in 2024 that found decreased investment in youth provision correlates with rises in shoplifting, bike theft, and reoffending among young offenders aged 15-17. This Government recognises the vital role youth services play in providi...
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