To consider a report of the Executive Member for Equalities and Partnerships.

1. That the position in relation to the current service provision for young people in Trafford be noted.

2. That the work underway to develop a comprehensive proposal for the future delivery of youth services in Trafford be noted.

3. That approval be given to the proposed arrangements in relation to Trafford Youth Trust as set out in the report in particular:

4. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy in consultation with the Acting Corporate Director for Children’s Services to agree the detailed terms of the proposed Transfer Agreement in accordance with the terms set out in the report.

5. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to enter into the Transfer Agreement with the Trafford Youth Trust.

[NOTE: Councillor Lloyd declared a Personal Interest in respect of her directorship of Trafford Domestic Abuse Services.]

The Executive Member for Equalities and Partnerships submitted a report which provided information on work being undertaken to consider how the Council might deliver youth services differently in Trafford, detailing: the current services commissioned / funded; the outcome of a review of Trafford Youth Trust; and the next steps for the development of a youth offer in Trafford. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions on the report’s content, which included a discussion on the role and priorities of the Trafford Youth Trust in seeking to secure external funding. It was noted that further report would be submitted in due course on proposals for the future of youth provision.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the position in relation to the current service provision for young people in Trafford be noted.

(2)        That the work underway to develop a comprehensive proposal for the future delivery of youth services in Trafford be noted.

(3)        That approval be given to the proposed arrangements in relation to Trafford Youth Trust as set out in the report in particular:

(4)        That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy in consultation with the Acting Corporate Director for Children’s Services to agree the detailed terms of the proposed Transfer Agreement in accordance with the terms set out in the report.

(5)        That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to enter into the Transfer Agreement with the Trafford Youth Trust.