Decision Maker: Mayor and Cabinet

Outcome: Implemented

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2024

Purpose:

Content: It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED   (i)             To note the work undertaken to develop a new framework for a Strategic Youth Offer and the proposal to develop a five-year Youth Strategy (2025- 2030) to embed the Strategic Youth Offer and position the Council as a Strategic Youth Lead with responsibility for the development of youth provision within the borough, (ii)      To approve the proposal to insource the Youth Service provision (currently provided by Youth First) from 1 April 2025 and redesign it to align with the new Strategic Youth Offer from 1 July 2025. (iii)      To agree to delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Lead Member for Children and Education, to finalise the operational arrangements for the transition.