Resolved:

(1)       That the report (GP 03/0910) on the implementation of the Youth Opportunity and Youth Capital Funds in 2009/10 be noted; and

(2)       That the Youth Opportunity Fund Initiative be given a double page spread in the East End Life Magazine promoting the scheme. That the Deputy Leader of the Council be requested to implement this recommendation.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES (K. COLLINS)

Service Head, Youth and Community Learning, Children's Schools and Families (M. Durkin).

Head of Youth and Connexions Services, Children's Schools and Families Services (D. Hossain)

Supplemental information Appendix A circulated separated prior to the meeting.

Resolved:

1.         That the report (GP/03/089) on the implementation and use of the Youth Capital Fund in 2008/09 be noted;

2.                  That subject to (a) and (b) set outbelow the recommendations for projects to be funded in 2008/09 as set out in Appendix A of the report [GP/03/089 – (Supplemental Information)] be agreed - 

That –

(a)In relation to the Rapid Response Team (page 7 of Appendix A)

(i)  the recommended award of £100,000 be reduced to £50,000 and be allocated towards the refurbishment of two of the vehicles in the fleet;

(ii) the remaining £50,000 be put towards the delivery of suitable capital projects with the first priority being those based in those LAP areas where there has been no suitable Youth Capital Fund applications (LAPs 2,3,5 and 7). That the Corporate Director Children’s Services be authorised to allocate this funding after consultation with the Chair and Vice – Chair of the Grants Panel, officers of the Youth and Community Services and the Youth Capital Fund Grants Panel;

(b)the Wapping Youth Centre, (page 3 of Appendix A) be allocated the full award requested - £100,000 and that £20,000 of this be put towards the refurbishment of the upper floors (first and second floors) of the building subject to the requirement they submit a detailed plan of cost of works and carry out consultation with the customers and occupants of the first and second floors.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (K. COLLINS)

Service Head, Youth and Community Learning,Children’s Services (M. Durkin).

Interim Head of Youth and Community Services, Youth and Community Learning, Children’s Services (D. Hossain)

Children & Young People's Involvement Manager, Youth & Community Services,Children’s Services (B. Young)