THE GROUND floor of a Bracknell car park has been completely transformed to become a modern and colourful youth centre for youngsters in the borough.

Braccan Walk Car Park’s ground floor has been revamped during the pandemic to create the space, which is now finally finished.

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The new hub boasts:

  • a 200m² open area
  • food preparation unit
  • private meeting rooms for one-to-one work
  • a larger meeting/activity room
  • space for health clinics
  • an enclosed outdoor meeting area
  • a small office for reception staff on site

Although the hub is now complete, it will not open until later on in the year due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

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The hub has been designed after council bosses engaged with youngsters across the borough to learn what they wanted to see in the new space.

Councillor Gareth Barnard, Bracknell Forest Council’s children, young people and learning chief, said: “After what has been a turbulent year, it’s fantastic to see the completion of this amazing project. Although construction work has finished, this is just the start for our new youth hub.

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“Braccan Walk will give our dedicated staff a base for the activities they run with our more vulnerable young people, including young carers and those with special educational needs.

“It will also be a space that some of our partners and local youth groups, including Bracknell Forest Youth Council, can use for open access, group and one-to-one activities.

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“We look forward to welcoming our young people through the doors, into a safe space, when restrictions allow.”