08-03-2025
Celebration of project supporting more than 300 young adults in West Norfolk
A project supporting more than 300 young adults in West Norfolk has been celebrated.
Boost West Norfolk, delivered by Norfolk County Council, held a gathering at St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn on Wednesday.
The initiative, which began as a Town Deal project in King's Lynn, has been so successful that it expanded borough-wide last year.
It is funded by the Borough Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
It has supported more than 300 young people (Image: Supplied) Councillor Jo Rust, cabinet member for people and communities, said: 'Giving young people throughout the borough access to this support has proved invaluable to over 300 people aged between 16 to 30 years old."
Vicky Etheridge, chair of the King's Lynn Town Deal Board, said: "Boost was an important early project for the Towns Fund and it is brilliant to see it continuing for even longer to support and enable even more young people.'
The project is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Image: Supplied) Jo McKenzie-English, skills partnership project manager from Norfolk County Council, said: "We have seen a huge number of successes over the last three years across West Norfolk and I am delighted to receive further funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund."
Teddy O'Neill, who was introduced to Boost in June 2024, said: 'I explained my aspirations to Lisa from the Boost team and asked if she could help me find work experience within the council, she was approachable and very supportive.
"I would recommend Boost to any young people with aspirations for skill improvement or more stable employment.'
Young people or employers in West Norfolk interested in learning more about Boost can email boost@
