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Young people who enjoy alternative cultures – such as goths, moshers and emos – have met around the Chancellor Court, behind the Corn Exchange, for several years, but some people have found them intimidating.

It is hoped a ‘youth cabin’ run by Leeds Council youth service will help young people find a constructive outlet.

The cabin is located where the young people already meet and will complement existing youth provision which includes a street-based team, and the Saturday night youth project “Domaine”.

The street-based team tackles crime and anti-social behaviour and is supported by the police, Business Against Crime in Leeds and the council’s youth offending service.

Throughout the summer holidays the cabin will be open five days a week, Tuesday to Saturday, and then four days a week, Tuesday to Friday.

Councillor Jane Dowson, deputy executive member responsible for children’s services, said: “Bringing youth work right to the heart of where these young people already congregate will mean they can continue to enjoy using this space in a manner which doesn’t disrupt local businesses and shoppers.”