Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That Council:             a) Approve the content of the Youth Justice Plan 2025/26.   b) Note Northamptonshire’s Youth Offending Service priorities for 2025/26, as set out in the plan.     Reason for Recommendations – •         The Council’s Constitution sets out that the Youth Justice Plan forms part of the Policy Framework that is decided by Full Council.   •         To provide strategic direction to the Youth Justice Service (YJS) that is delivered by Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.   Alternative Options Considered – To take no action: •         The Youth Justice Plan is a statutory requirement, failure to produce and submit a Youth Justice Plan would result in non-compliance with statutory requirement.   •         The Youth Justice Plan forms part of the Council’s Policy Framework, therefore, approval by the Council is required.