Decision details

The Executive considered report 83/10 of the head of corporate strategy.  This sought the Executive’s approval of the young people’s plan to 2013.  The plan, developed jointly with South Oxfordshire District Council, showed how the council would support the younger residents of its district, aiming primarily at the 13 to 19 age group.  The plan, which had achieved the Scrutiny Committee’s support, proposed that the council would concentrate on:

·        ensuring that young people could represent their views at a local and national level by making them aware of opportunities to do so

·        providing them with knowledge to become active citizens and make a contribution, now and in later life, including opportunities for them to engage with their local councillors

·        ensuring that they were aware of, and could participate in positive activities in their area

·        helping them into work by providing information about council and other local jobs, and appropriate work experience placements, including for disadvantaged young people

·        working with young people on projects which bring together different groups in the community and helping them promote a positive image of themselves

The Executive supported the plan but emphasised the need for additional effort to engage all young people. 

In answer to a question from a member, the officer agreed to clarify outside of the meeting what the percentage referred to on page 13 of the agenda. 

RESOLVED

To approve the young people’s framework, including the young people’s plan to 2013.