The council’s in-house youth services, which this year so far reached 4,100 young people, are intended to continue through a newly agreed “family hub” network to be set up around the county. But the cuts have been criticised for being a “false economy”, which may have negative impacts on communities such as young people with special educational needs (SEN). This will be a false economy.”Shepway Autism Support Group said it was in talks to find “creative” solutions to keep the club running. Mr Kyle said: “Our autistic son is 23 and the high points of his week are when he attends his youth groups. “It’s not the fact we are losing the money that is the problem, it’s the fact young people aren’t going to receive a service.

Source: The Star December 06, 2023 17:53 UTC