HOMELESSNESS among young people in rural areas will be one of the issues tackled at a conference organised by the Countryside Development Agency (CDA) for Hertfordshire and the Herts Young Homeless Group (HYHG).

The event at the CDA's new offices in Hatfield is open to councils, housing associations and agencies that tackle homelessness as well as anyone concerned about socially excluded youngsters.

For more information, telephone Mr Tim Hayward-Smith of the CDA on 01727 854524 or the HYHG's Ms Sue Frost on 01707 251384.

August 19, 2002 17:00