Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 27, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to accept and spend a grant of up to £800k as an early adopter of the cross-government Young Futures Hub Programme.

Content: The committee RESOLVED: (Unanimously)   1. To note the report and approve, subject to meeting the programme requirements, and any associated grant conditions, the acceptance of up to £800,000 from the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport for delivery as an early adopter of the Youth Hubs Programme.   2. To authorise the Executive Director of Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People’s Committee to take all steps required to accept and spend the Stage 2 implementation funding of £800k including procuring and awarding contracts necessary for implementing the early adopter programme from September 2025 to end 2026, in line with the maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report.   3. To authorise the Director of Children and Education to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.