A youth worker pilot scheme is going to be discussed for Bournemouth as a councillor puts forward a proposal to the town council.
Councillor Sara Armstrong’s motion asks Bournemouth Town Council to make investment in young people a priority and set up a group to assess their needs.
The proposal would map existing services and activities, identify gaps, and speak directly to young people about their experiences and priorities.
It would also look at barriers to taking part, including cost, transport, accessibility, and awareness.
The motion calls for an options appraisal and a business case for a one-year Youth Development Worker pilot, examining how the role might be provided and funded.
Options would include direct employment by the council, a role hosted by a partner, commissioning a youth organisation, or grant-funded delivery.
A Bournemouth Youth Trust would also be considered alongside other ways of delivering services, with no preferred model set out in the motion.
Cllr Armstrong has previously called for the council to explore a model similar to Corfe Mullen Youth Trust.
Her proposal asks for an interim report within six months and final recommendations within 12 months.
Any staffing, spending, or creation of a separate organisation would need to come back to the council for approval, and the motion does not authorise recruitment.
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