Decision details

To consider the recommendations of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee regarding the recent review of Youth Engagement, including bids for additional CSB funding.

(1)        That the Youth Council be retained, supported and developed as a vehicle for wider youth engagement;

(2)        That the Youth Council be afforded the opportunity to present a report/update twice a year to all Members of Council through a suitable meeting;

(3)        That the Youth Council be a consultee for stakeholder presentations at Overview and Scrutiny Committees; 

(4)        That the current operational budget for the Youth Council be maintained at £12,000 per annum; and

(5)        That a District Development Fund growth bid in the sum of £8,000 for 2016/17 be agreed, for an enabling fund that the Youth Council could access for projects, subject to the Youth Council seeking formal approval for projects from the Cabinet on each occasion with representatives of the Youth Council attending the Cabinet meeting to present their request and answer any questions from Members.