- Location: Portsmouth
- Project Type: Green & Clean Community
- Area: South East
- Awarded: £500
- Status: In Progress
Project Details
Inner city decay is such a topical issue that many young people want to contribute to the solution rather than be part of the problem. So, following in the footsteps of local authority Community Wardens, a group of young people in Portsmouth are volunteering to form their own action group to tackle environmental clean-ups and gardening projects in areas of high deprivation. Until recently they've had to beg, borrow or steal to get the necessary equipment. But with It's Your Community funding they have been able to put ideas into action, such as brightening up an area with a new coat of paint and removing graffiti. This has been a great opportunity for young people to work together in improving their environment.