As Mayor of West Devon Borough Council for the civic year 2026–27, I am undertaking a Mayor’s sponsored challenge to visit 45 towns and parishes across the Borough during my term, with all funds raised supporting SPACE Youth Services.

Space supports young people from all backgrounds to learn, create and realise their potential by providing a safe space to hang out with mates, talk about things you can’t ask your parents, gain confidence and try new things. They deliver youth work, community projects, and other services to ensure that young people have the opportunity to succeed in Devon. With 8 open access youth centres providing a wide range of activities for 11-19 year olds, street-based youth work, online youth club sessions, 1-to-1 support, SEND sessions, and through the