Final push needed to deliver youth centre for Brentford - Naqvi

12.00.00am GMT Wed 28th Oct 2009

Mona Naqvi outside 17 Market Place

Brentford Liberal Democrats have been calling for a new Youth Centre in Brentford for over four years. The old Youth Centre on Half Acre was closed by the Labour administration in c.1993. The need for a new youth centre has now been confirmed by the Council's own studies. Original plans to raise capital from the sale of St Georges Centre have recently been put at risk by alternative plans for the building. Lib Dem Mona Naqvi is now calling on Council leaders to put in place alternative plans for a Brentford Youth Centre so young people once again have their own space in the area. One option currently being explored is 17 Market Place, which until Fred Yarrow recently passed away, was home of the Broadvale Association.

Local Lib Dem campaigner Mona Naqvi, said:

"As a young person myself I am as frustrated as Cllr Dakers that despite promises of capital investment in a new youth centre for Brentford there has not yet been any action. Council-owned 17 Market Place has now become available.

"New capital investment from local S106 funds has been found and cross-party support on the local area committee offers real hope to the young people of Brentford. The Council should work hard to get this facility open by March 2010 at the very latest."

Mona is now leading on the campaign. If you have ideas for facilities a new youth centre should provide please email mona@hounslowlibdems.org.uk

Related Link:

Facebook group for memories of the old Youth Centre on Half Acre