Considered under the Budget and Policy Framework.

The response of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the contents of the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2021/22 for Tower Hamlets and the City of London which will be progressed to Full Council for approval in accordance with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework procedure rules.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN AND CULTURE (J. THOMAS)

(Director of Supporting Families (R. Baldwin)

(Acting Head of Youth Justice and Young People’s Service (B. Finnegan)

Councillor Asma Begum, Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children, Youth Services, Education and Equalities, introduced the Budget and Policy Framework report on the Annual Plan for the Youth Justice Board 2021/22, noting that the report would proceed on to Council for final approval.

She explained that the youth justice management board signed off the plan in July and that it outlined the vision and strategy for the best possible future for the best possible support. There are three key performance indicators on first time entrance, reoffending and custody rates. An inspection is also expected soon and a lot of preparation work has taken place. The report sets out the key target areas and plans.

The Mayor welcomed the report for an important part of the Council’s work. He thanked everyone involved in developing the plan which was a multi-agency approach. He noted the response of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and proposed the recommendation as set out. This was unanimously agreed and it was:

RESOLVED

1.    To note the contents of the Annual Youth Justice Plan 2021/22 for Tower Hamlets and the City of London which will be progressed to Full Council for approval in accordance with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework procedure rules.