Devon County Council must reverse the reckless closure of Rushbrook Youth Club in Totnes

Today, I visited Rushbrook Youth Club in Totnes which has closed because of Devon County Council (DCC).

The Council took the decision to terminate the agreement for the club to use the building, which is owned by DCC, without consulting the club or even informing the local county councillor.

I met with her and others to discuss the situation and what steps we can take to push back against this closure.

This reckless, ill-thought-out decision once again shows that whether its youth opportunities or special educational needs, DCC neither prioritises children nor understands how their decisions will limit the chances available to them.

We need to do everything we can to provide children with safe spaces to play, to socialise and to talk to trusted adults, if needed.