Article: Cash to provide positive activities for young people.

M2 PRESSWIRE-5 December 2007-UK Government: Cash to provide positive activities for young people(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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A GBP420m fund for more places to go and things to do for young people was allocated across the country today by Children's Minister Beverley Hughes.

The money will pay for projects such as skate parks, basketball courts, and music workshops in disadvantaged areas where young people are at risk of getting into trouble. It forms part of a wider GBP679m package for young people's services, announced earlier this year as part of the Government's 10 year youth strategy.

Ahead of the Government's ...

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