Funding and practical support will be available for young people to think of new ideas for positive activities, which could be anything from sport to music or art, which they will then deliver in their local communities, on Friday and Saturday nights. Third sector organisations are invited to bid to run the scheme and support the young people involved
The scheme aims to be up and running in the first half of this year and will aim to tailor activities as much as possible to the needs of young people. It will give them influence and control over the types of positive activities that emerge within their communities and also allow young people a chance to become role models and leaders to their peers within their communities.
The investment in positive activities will initially be available in around 50 of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods and communities.
