BYC January Update

Last updated 13/01/2025

We’ve got an exciting year ahead at BYC. The building work continues on Edward Street and the team are busy making plans for the return to our new-and-improved home. The building remains on schedule to reopen in late August of this year.

When we began this project, we invited over 70 young people to an initial workshop with partners and staff to find out how the new design could maximise their use of the space and build on their existing sense of ownership. We shared these views with the architects and have incorporated the outcomes into the building plans. Those we spoke with wanted to see a more accessible and environmentally-friendly BYC, offering more services, including pathways to employability, wellbeing and health.

Throughout the rebuild, our regular activities continue to take place at our temporary Gloucester Road location. Weekly youth club sessions begin again on Tuesday 14 January and we’re excited to welcome everyone back.

We’ll also be launching our temporary indoor skatepark in Hove over the coming weeks. The new space will tide us over until we can return to our skatepark at Edward Street. Opening date for the Hove space will be shared on our BYC Skate Instagram when we’re ready to welcome you in!