A £2.2m cash boost has been secured to bring child and family services under one roof in St Helier.

A new two-storey centre will now be built at Tweeddale extended school to provide space for a play project for children with disabilities.

The extra space will also mean more childcare and healthcare experts on hand for services such as public health and wellbeing services, work-ready interviews, assessments and adult training.

The experts will also be able to help in family support drop-ins sessions for families with older children.

Executive member for children and young people Councillor Tony Brett Young said: “This is excellent news for the local community who will have a say on the design and services provided in the new building.

“This will create a hub of services for children and young people from education and health to housing, play facilities and careers advice, which will benefit the whole local community.”

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