Oldham will get two new Young Futures Hubs after being selected to join the Government's Young Futures Hubs and Transformation Programme.

The council says the hubs will bring services together in a more joined-up way, making it easier for young people to get support, advice, activities and opportunities in their local communities.

That could include youth services, mental health and wellbeing support, skills and training, routes into employment, sports and creative activities, as well as support for young people who may be at risk of becoming involved in crime.

The hubs are designed for young people aged 10 to 18, extending up to the age of 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. They are intended as welcoming spaces where young people can build trusted relationships with adults and get support in one place.

Oldham Council has secured an initial £100,000 to begin planning and co-creation work, looking at existing youth services with young people and partners to identify where improvements can be made.

Young people will help shape how the two Oldham hubs work and what support they offer. The council says more information, including how to get involved, will be shared as the programme develops.

Jodie Barber, Assistant Director of Youth and Communities at Oldham Council, said: "We want the two Young Futures Hubs in Oldham to reflect the aspirations, experiences and needs of our young residents, and we'll be working closely with them, alongside our partners, to co-design a service that is accessible, inclusive and genuinely responsive to local needs."