Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Children and Family Services regarding the Leicestershire Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2026-2027 which set out the strategic priorities for the Youth Justice Service.  A copy of the report, marked “Agenda item 5”, is filed with these minutes. 

Comments of the Scrutiny Commission, which had considered the Youth Justice Strategic Plan at its meeting on 22 April, were circulated separately and a copy is filed with these minutes.

Mr. Pugsley CC noted that that Plan set out a practical, joined-up, approach to help prevent reoffending and keep young people safe.

RESOLVED:

a)    That the comments of the Scrutiny Commission be noted;

b)    That the County Council at its meeting on 13 May 2026 be recommended to approve the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2026-2027.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION:

There is a statutory requirement in section 40 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 for the County Council to produce a Youth Justice Plan which is linked to releasing the Youth Justice Grant from the Ministry of Justice.