Issue - meetings

“The lives and aspirations of young people in Staffordshire have changed out of all recognition in recent times. They are demanding that we change and adapt the way we help them to shape the lives they want, get the most out of school and find a good job.

We need to make sure we are getting real value for money for every pound of public money we spend for young people in Staffordshire, while continuing to support and advise those individuals who really need our help.”

Robbie Marshall, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

“Four out of every five young people in Staffordshire never use a county council funded youth facility or take part in an activity we pay for. We need to make sure they get more out of what they enjoy already and have what they need to move successfully from school into work and into the good life they want.

For us that means looking at new ways of working, better working with partners, and recognising that other organisations, for instance in the voluntary or community sector, are better placed and more able to do the things that young people need.

To young people our message is simple: we have listened and we are taking action. And where you need some help, we will be there for you.”

Mark Sutton, Cabinet Support Member for Public Health and Community Safety