Issue - meetings

To present the Young People’s Strategy 2023 – 2026 for approval and provide an overview of achievements of the Young People’s Strategy 2019 – 2022.

Consideration was given to the Young People’s Strategy 2023 – 2026 and achievements of the previous strategy. Members emphasised the importance of services for young people and thanked officers involved. It was moved by Councillor M Mullaney, seconded by Councillor Bools and

RESOLVED – The Young People’s Strategy 2023 – 2026 be approved.

To present the strategy for 2023-26 detailing the work the council will undertake in relation to you people and to outline achievements of the previous strategy.

Members received the Young People’s Strategy 2023-26. Discussion ensued on:

·         Work with the voluntary & community sector to provide opportunities for young people

·         The primary engineers programme

·         Connections with scouting groups

·         Voice and democracy work with schools

·         Climate change workshops in schools.

It was requested that information be sought on success of various groups and whether membership numbers had increased or declined over recent years.

Officers were thanked for their hard work in challenging times.

RESOLVED – the work being undertaken be acknowledged and achievements noted.