Further to our proposal that an open and pluralist conference be held under the banner of ChooseYouth, we are pleased to say that a working group is to meet this Wednesday, May 30 at noon in the British Youth Council offices, Old Street, London to explore what might be possible. At this point representatives from the NYA, NCVYS, BYC, UNISON, UNITE and ourselves will be in attendance. This is heartening as it does bring together in a purposeful atmosphere organisations with sometimes very contrasting perspectives on what the future might hold – which is all to the good.

More news to follow.