Press Release

Meanwhile, youngsters in Scarborough can look also forward to having a place to call their own, as work is set to begin on The Street, a project led by Coast and Moors Voluntary Action. Funded by a £3,983,902 myplace grant, the new building on the site of Dean Road, will offer a host of activities including street dance, music, arts, IT and media, a mini cinema and Friday night concerts. Facilities will be targeted at young people aged 13-19, with most drawn from disadvantaged wards.

The third sector partners in the project will also provide information, advice and guidance for young people not in education, employment and training, and those with complex needs.

Sarah Fenwick, Enterprise Manager at Coast and Moors Voluntary Action, said: "This is the most amazing news for the young people of Scarborough. Coast and Moors Voluntary Action and North Yorkshire County Council have worked tirelessly with the young people of the town to create a fabulous bid to put forward. This is going to make a huge difference to people's lives, with world class facilities, support, information and the knowledge to make the future of Scarborough prosper and flourish. This has been a long project but we have achieved it against very tough competition. Can we thank everyone who has helped up make The Street a reality. We have so much to be excited about!"

Charles Kirby, 18, one of the young people involved in the plans, said: "I think the project will support Scarborough not just now but also in the future; it will change the old views that young people have nothing to do any more. The Street will increase self esteem, confidence and career prospects of the young people of Scarborough. We have been crying out for this for years, so it's fantastic news."

This project will offer a multi-media suite, street dance, music, arts, sports, cooking and mini-cinema to young people aged 13-19. Particularly benefiting young people from Scarborough communities within the 10% most disadvantaged in England the project will be open 8.30am to 10.30pm Monday to Saturday and will offer support including guidance on training and employment.