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It\u2019s a crisp autumn evening in Ashton-under-Lyne<\/a> and, instead of the usual clusters of bored teens outside the precinct, something else is parked up and drawing a crowd: a sleek van humming with energy, laughter, and the unmistakable sound of FIFA celebrations.<\/p>\n

Inside, there are games consoles, a small kitchenette handing out hot drinks, and youth workers chatting easily with young people about school, futures, and everything in between. <\/p>\n

Tackling anti-social behaviour in Ashton-Under-Lyne<\/p>\n

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Outside, police officers in uniform aren\u2019t patrolling or dispersing groups; they\u2019re joining in, playing, talking, and most importantly, connecting. This is Tameside\u2019s new way of tackling anti-social behaviour. And it\u2019s a bit of a game-changer.<\/p>\n

Neighbourhood officers across Tameside have teamed up with Foundation 92, the community charity backed by the Class of \u201992, to launch mobile youth hubs: part gaming lounge, part community centre, part life-coach-on-wheels.<\/p>\n

Manchester Police and Foundation 92<\/p>\n

Over the next 12 months, the units will hit hotspots across the borough, from Hyde<\/a> to Droylsden<\/a>, chosen using real data and local insight. Their mission is simple: reach young people where they are, before boredom turns into trouble.<\/p>\n

\u201cCrime prevention is a fundamental part of policing,\u201d says Sergeant Rob Froggatt, the driving force behind bringing the project to life. \u201cThis service gives young people a safe place to have fun, learn, and develop, and helps stop anti-social behaviour before it begins.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not all fun and games<\/p>\n

Yes, there are PlayStations. But there\u2019s also guidance, life-skills support, and conversations about choices, safety and ambition. It\u2019s a softer approach, one that treats young people not as problems waiting to happen, but as potential waiting to be unlocked<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ricardo Silva, Community Programmes Manager at Foundation 92, sees the vans as a bridge. \u201cThis project represents our commitment to empowering young people in Tameside. By delivering youth work directly into communities, we build trust, reduce risk-taking, and create safer, stronger neighbourhoods for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greater Manchester Police\u2019s softer approach to policing <\/p>\n

For a borough often hit by headlines about youth disorder, this initiative feels refreshingly hopeful: a mix of grassroots youth work and proactive policing. The vans don\u2019t swoop in to break up gatherings. They park up to start conversations. They don\u2019t hand out warnings. They hand out opportunities.<\/p>\n

And in a world where young people are often talked about more than listened to, this approach might just be the spark Tameside needs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGive a young person a chance and they\u2019ll often surprise you\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Give a young person a chance and they\u2019ll often surprise you. Give them a space to be heard, supported, and challenged, and suddenly, the streets look very different.<\/p>\n

With Foundation 92 and Greater Manchester Police teaming up, Tameside isn\u2019t just cracking down on anti-social behaviour. It\u2019s building up its young people. And that\u2019s the kind of future every neighbourhood deserves. <\/p>\n

You can find out more about Foundation 92 by clicking here<\/a><\/p>\n

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