People Cabinet Member – Minutes – 11 January 2013

The corresponding reports of the following items (Minutes 44 and 45refer) contain exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

44        (44) TRANSFORMATION OF THE YOUTH SERVICE – The Director of People submitted a report which sought approval to proceed with the proposals outlined within the report for the transformation of the Youth Service.

It was explained that the service had been reviewed in light of the statutory guidance for local authorities on services and activities to improve young people’s lives and experiences throughout North Lincolnshire.

It was considered that the proposed changes would provide activities and services to young people informed by a needs assessment and these would be secured from private, voluntary, independent sector and community organisations funded through a grants application process.

Details of the full proposals were outlined within the report.

Resolved – (a) That the securing of the provision of activities and services to young people from private, voluntary, independent sector and community organisations funded through a grants application process be approved; (b) that the changes to the posts as detailed within appendix 3 to the report be approved, and (c) thatthe use of leasing, licensing or community asset transfer arrangements for organisations providing universal youth services be approved.

45        (45)  REVIEW OF NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH OFFENDING SERVICES – The Director of People submitted a report seeking approval for the proposed re-shaping of the Youth Offending Service (YOS) into a Case Management and Intervention Servicethat was able to meet statutory functions and the local challenge to sustain effective practice.

The report identified how the YOS has been developed with the use of both core and grant funding to build a service capable of meeting the above expectations and deliver these to a standard that met Inspection Judgements.

It was considered that the proposals outlined within the report would enable the functions of the YOS to meet the demands of revised legislation, guidance and local priorities and for the YOS to meet the pending increase in the use of multiple community sentencing options, and reduce the use of remand and custody.

Details of the full proposal were outlined within the report.

Resolved – (a) That a redesigned youth offending service structure be established, and (b) that the changes to posts as detailed within the report be approved.

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