The population of the borough is 111,500 (1991 census) with 20% (22,300) of these being under 16 years

YOUTHSTRATEGY2002 - 2004I.McKIE, HEAD OF LEISURECONTENTS1) FOREWORD – Cllr Nokes2) BACKGROUND3) PROGRESS TO DATEThe StrategyPartnerships4) BEST VALUEA Good Service?Continuous Improvement5) KEY ISSUES – NATIONAL PERSPECTIVEConnexionsCitizenshipChildren’s FundCommunity Planningy SafetyChanges to Housing legislation6) KEY ISSUES – LOCAL PERSPECTIVE7) THE COUNCIL’S ROLE8) ACTION PLANAppendices1) Proportion of young people by ward2) Progress to date3) Best Value Improvement Plan1) FOREWORD“Over one third of our Borough’s population is aged under 24, and it is vital that theissues that concern and involve them feature prominently in our forward planning.The young people of Test Valley are more than an integral part of our Borough – theyare out future. It is important that they feel positive about the area, are involved intheir communities and that the contribution they make is recognised and appreciated.In time they will be the ones running activities and perhaps will even becomecouncillors!I was very pleased with the outcome of the Best Value Review – which recognisedthe positive work that has already been done with and for young people. We haveachieved a great deal and should be proud of the recognition. But the work does notstop. The Review identified ways in which we can improve further and by using thisguidance we intend to make Test Valley an even better place for young people tolive.”Councillor Caroline Nokes, Portfolio Holder ...