"The council playgrounds are used by more than 91,000 children a year, while 21,000 attend its youth clubs.

Portsmouth council took a decision to fund and prioritise play and youth services two decades ago because so many children were living in “absolute poverty”

#Portsmouth #Poverty #Playgrounds #YouthCentres

‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened | Young people | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/10/young-people-poverty-uk-portsmouth-funding-youth-clubs-playgrounds-families-benefits?CMP=firstedition_email

"The council playgrounds are used by more than 91,000 children a year, while 21,000 attend its youth clubs.

Portsmouth council took a decision to fund and prioritise play and youth services two decades ago because so many children were living in “absolute poverty”

#Portsmouth #Poverty #Playgrounds #YouthCentres

‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened | Young people | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/10/young-people-poverty-uk-portsmouth-funding-youth-clubs-playgrounds-families-benefits?CMP=firstedition_email