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SHAPING A FUTURE FOR YOUTH
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12:00 - 22 April 2006
Young people from Plymouth and the South Hams are helping shape plans for the development of the proposed new town at Sherford. More than 20 took part in a youth workshop organised by Devon County Council's Youth Service with developers Red Tree, South Hams District Council and Plymouth City Council's Youth Service.
It was part of the extensive and continuing consultation which has taken place with all sections of the community on the Sherford proposals.
The teenagers had the opportunity to examine the latest plans for the new town and carry out site visits.
They were asked for their views on the proposed development and for their input into how a range of facilities should be provided and tailored to meet the needs of young people and families.
These included plans for a community park and facilities for young people, including ideas for a youth centre.
Youngsters attending the event came from a variety of areas, including Plymouth, Ivybridge and the South Hams.
One of the teenagers, Stacey Lawrence, aged 15, from Plympton, said she had become involved in the event through her work with the youth forum at the Rees Youth and Community Centre.
She said: "Everybody here realises the importance of the Sherford proposals and the opportunities that it is going to create.
"It's something that's not just going to affect us, but also our children, and that's why we have taken this opportunity to become involved."
Ivybridge Community College A-level student Ashton Berry, aged 18, from Modbury, said: "Where I live there's nothing for teenagers to do. Part of the problem is that when Modbury was designed it wasn't something which was even considered.
"It's important to get involved with the proposals for Sherford at this stage, because we hope that by doing so we can have an impact on the new town.
"Sherford has the potential to offer lots of opportunities not just for the people living there but also for others around it to share in the facilities."
The Sherford scheme will provide 4,000 new homes in three "villages".
It was designed in response to Government demands for more housing in Devon.
SHAPING A FUTURE FOR YOUTH
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12:00 - 22 April 2006
Young people from Plymouth and the South Hams are helping shape plans for the development of the proposed new town at Sherford. More than 20 took part in a youth workshop organised by Devon County Council's Youth Service with developers Red Tree, South Hams District Council and Plymouth City Council's Youth Service.
It was part of the extensive and continuing consultation which has taken place with all sections of the community on the Sherford proposals.
The teenagers had the opportunity to examine the latest plans for the new town and carry out site visits.
They were asked for their views on the proposed development and for their input into how a range of facilities should be provided and tailored to meet the needs of young people and families.
These included plans for a community park and facilities for young people, including ideas for a youth centre.
Youngsters attending the event came from a variety of areas, including Plymouth, Ivybridge and the South Hams.
One of the teenagers, Stacey Lawrence, aged 15, from Plympton, said she had become involved in the event through her work with the youth forum at the Rees Youth and Community Centre.
She said: "Everybody here realises the importance of the Sherford proposals and the opportunities that it is going to create.
"It's something that's not just going to affect us, but also our children, and that's why we have taken this opportunity to become involved."
Ivybridge Community College A-level student Ashton Berry, aged 18, from Modbury, said: "Where I live there's nothing for teenagers to do. Part of the problem is that when Modbury was designed it wasn't something which was even considered.
"It's important to get involved with the proposals for Sherford at this stage, because we hope that by doing so we can have an impact on the new town.
"Sherford has the potential to offer lots of opportunities not just for the people living there but also for others around it to share in the facilities."
The Sherford scheme will provide 4,000 new homes in three "villages".
It was designed in response to Government demands for more housing in Devon.