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Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

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The current discussion for the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People involves a proposed youth enterprise hub for young people in Lewisham.

In March 2026, Lewisham's Young Mayor, Shane Grant, proposed a Lewisham Youth Enterprise Hub at a Mayor and Cabinet meeting, a matter relevant to the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People's remit. This initiative, which has a proposed budget of £25,000, aims to foster entrepreneurial skills among young people aged 14 to 21, extending to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The proposed hub would offer start-up grants, co-working spaces, mentoring programmes, and workshops on business planning, marketing, and finance. It also includes plans for 'Shark Tank-style' pitch events, as reported in March 2026.

Key facts

  1. Lewisham's Young Mayor, Shane Grant, proposed a Lewisham Youth Enterprise Hub in March 2026. Source
  2. The proposed youth enterprise hub has a budget of £25,000. Source
  3. The hub is aimed at young people aged 14 to 21, with an extended age limit of up to 25 for those with SEND. Source
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