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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council: Ensuring access to activities and support in rural areas 


Released  28 January 2009

Calderdale mobile rural detached team uses a bus to deliver youth work to young people in remote areas where there are no local authority buildings available. There are six sessions a week across Calderdale, each session lasting for three hours. Sport, music, and film-making are offered. Project staff offer information, advice and counselling during sessions. There are discussions on a range of issues relevant to young people such as healthy eating, substance misuse, sexual health, careers and education and staying safe.

The typical session attracts 17 young people and costs the council £96. There have been improvements in levels of anti-social behaviour and fewer calls to the police.