What do young people want for Durrington?

The Beat Project spoke to many young people in the Durrington area all who took part in a research project to find out their views about their area. Here are some of the results from this questionnaire...
Regularly Used Activities Meeting friends 44%
Sports club/activity 22%
Music activities 10%
Do you feel you are informed about youth activities in your local area? No: 73%
What other activities would you like to see in Durrington? Night music venue: 20%
Music activities: 16%
Coffee bar: 12%
What are your main concerns? Being bored: 17%
Lack of money: 12%
Violence on the streets: 11%
When looking for a job are there enough opportunities for you? No: 52%
Do you know where to go for help and guidance when you leave school? No: 56%
How would you describe older people in Durrington? Ok, but critical of young people: 55%
Do you feel you are informed about youth activities in your local area? No: 73%
How satisfied are you with Public Transport? Satisfied: 37%
Neither satisfied or dissatisfied: 34%
Issues Boredom
Lack of things to do
Lack of places to go
Subculture of drugs and alcohol
Antisocial behaviour & intimidation
Solutions Activities
Internet Café
Youth Club (16 to 19)
Developing open spaces
Encouraging motivation
Community spirit & integration
Youth forum/focus group