Agenda item

To receive and consider correspondence from ‘The Station’ detached youth service regarding feedback given by young people they have engaged in Witney.

The Committee was pleased to receive the update from The Station regarding feedback from their sessions.

Members discussed the proposal for a climbing wall however felt that this should be revisited at a later date by the Parks & Recreation Committee

Members discussed the idea of providing a space for young people to meet when the weather is not good. Members suggested that The Station speak with Courtside CIC who were proposing to have space available in their new facility at The Leys, perhaps a dedicated evening each week would allow The Station to additional engage with the young people.

The Committee also discussed if the Corn Exchange Café could be used for the same purpose under the supervision of The Station.

Resolved:

1. That, the correspondence be noted and,
2. That, the possibility of installing a permanent climbing wall at a Council facility is explored via the Parks & Recreation Committee and,
3. That, use of the Corn Exchange or new Courtside CIC facility at The Leys is explored.