Spelthorne Borough Council (SBC) says it has received government funding to continue providing careers advice and employment support to young people.

The Department for Work and Pensions said it would provide a grant of £63,000 from January 2025 to enable the council to continue supporting young people at the Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey.

The hub was established by SBC in 2022 to help young people improve their skills and qualifications, gain work experience and apprenticeships and successfully apply for jobs.

Councilor Howard Williams said: “Securing this funding for a fourth year is very good news for the council and will allow us to continue the excellent work undertaken at the Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub.