There is a lack of opportunity for young people to come together with their friends and not all children and young people are able to participate in leisure and social activities. Young people have consistently told us they want to feel safe, want to have good mental health and want to be able to easily get around their community to spend time with friends and access education or work. We know that children and young people thrive when they are happy, healthy, participate in decisions about their lives and are connected with a strong support network.