7. Event 1: South Staffordshire College workshop (cont.)

Lichfield lacks formal and informal public spaces for young people. Alongside a lack of a retail and dining options for younger ages, attendees said there was a lack of public space for young people to congregate, both informally to socialise, such as parks or squares, as well as formally for events or performances, such as rehearsal space, entertainment hubs, studios etc.

‘There is nowhere for us to sit outside.’ ‘Activity centre – studio, darts, games.’ ‘Performance space: St Mary’s Hub isn’t built for us. Garrick Theatre is expensive, outpriced for amateur dramatics.’