00:00Liverpool could get its first dedicated hub for care leavers.
00:05Liverpool City Council supports more than 800 care-experienced young people up to 25.
00:12Services operate from temporary accommodation at Merseyside Play Action Council one day each week at present.
00:20The council says a permanent venue would offer a better environment.
00:24A report to Cabinet proposes spending £458,000 fitting out premises in a city centre location.
00:33The council would take a 10-year lease on it.
00:36The building could accommodate up to 20 staff.
00:39The hub would provide drop-in and appointment services.
00:43Young people could meet their personal advisor, get advice, eat and use laundry facilities and use online services.
00:50There would be space for care leavers.
00:52The proposal follows Liverpool's Ofsted inspection, which rated children's services as good in three of four areas.
01:01The council says young people helped shape the plans, including requests for private appointment rooms and space.
01:08The hub is expected to open next summer if approved.
01:12It's part of a programme to improve support for care leavers and their transition into adulthood.
01:18The council says its accommodation review found no suitable site within its estate.
01:24Cabinet is being asked to approve investment and lease for the site.
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