Decision details

Resolved:-

a)    That approval be given to the content of the Youth Justice Plan 2023/24 at Appendix A to the report;

b)    That the Northamptonshire’s Youth Offending Service’s priorities for 2023/24 be noted, as set out in the plan.

Reasons for Decisions:

·         To accord with the constitution of the Council where the Youth Justice Plan forms part of the Policy Framework that is decided by Full Council.

·         To provide strategic direction to the Youth Offending Service that is delivered by Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.

Alternative Options Considered:

None - As well as being a requirement of statute, the Youth Justice Plan forms part of the Council’s Policy Framework and approval by the Council is therefore required.