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The new Education Minister has said the delayed project to create a new youth centre in town remains a “priority” due to the “pressing need” for a “safe and healthy” environment where young people can take part in activities.
In response to a request for an update on the project from Reform Jersey’s Deputy Rob Ward, Deputy Inna Gardiner said she was “committed” to the project and that she intended to bring forward plans to deliver such a centre during her term.
However, she said the project – previously known as the North of St. Helier Youth Centre – would now be known as the Central St. Helier Youth and Community Centre "to better reflect the desired location of the centre, which is to bel located in the middle of town and within the central St Helier district."
Pictured: Deputy Inna Gardiner, the new Education Minister.
She noted that there has been a "significant challenge to date" in finding a suitable site, with Nelson Street having previously been considered.
"It is my intention to work closely with all of the St Helier Deputies and the Connétable of St Helier to review and assess all available sites to ensure the most appropriate location is found so that we can deliver this important project for the young people of St Helier," she added.
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