The Young People Friendly Neighbourhoods project, part of a programme funded by the Department for Education, is aimed at 11 to 19-year-olds across England. It is being co-ordinated by Groundwork UK in partnership with Sanctuary Housing, FPM and Youth Access.

Starting now till March 2013, the new scheme is aimimg to help up to 1,700 young people in 20 housing estates across England where youth nuisance and anti-social behaviour have been identified as significant problems.

Children and young people will get the chance to design and deliver activities specifically for the needs and priorities of their community. They will also will help run and partly own local youth services, including youth-led mutuals. 

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