ESSEX County Council has unveiled a new bus which will provide mobile community support to the county's young people.
The Essex Youth Bus will offer a number of resources for residents aged 12 to 18 in communities that have little or no provision for youth services.
Council Chairman, Kay Twitchen and Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, Ray Gooding officially launched the new service in Chelmsford last week.
Councillor Twitchen said: "I am sure this new bus will be a fantastic resource for the young people of Essex. I am extremely supportive of our Youth Service and very passionate about the work they do. I really do appreciate their hard work and the difference that they make to young people's lives."
Young people using the service will be able to visit the bus for a safe place to get confidential advice on a number of different topics including drugs, alcohol, employment and sexual health.
Essex County Council has experienced success in the past using similar mobile units as a way to provide large numbers of young people with important social services.
The new bus will be mainly used to cover residents in south Essex, but will provide support to all areas when required.
