Decision details

The drivers for remodelling the Youth Offending Service are falling caseload numbers; recommendations from the Taylor report on Youth Justice, as well as savings requirements.

To introduce Option One as set out in the report to remodel the Youth Offending Service to achieve a recurring saving of £677,700.

Please note:

The legal implications in the report are marked ‘Not for Publication’ because they contain exempt information as defined in paragraphs 4 and 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of Local Government 1972 as amended: i.e.  “Information relating to any consultations or negotiations or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under, the authority.” and “Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.”

Option one was collectively supported to be the best option as it would still provide a small amount of flexibility and allow the service to meet statutory requirements.

Two options were considered to achieve recurring savings of £677,700 in option one or £707,500 in option two.