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Power of Youth Charter Update

Report of the Executive Director, Families, Children and Learning (copy attached)

Decision:

RESOLVED: That the Committee noted the progress made in the report against the action points to increase young people’s voice and empower them to make decisions on issues that impact on them.

Minutes:

53.1    The Committee considered the report of the Executive Director Families Children and Learning which provided an update on progress made towards the action points within the Power of Youth Charter Action Plan.  The report was introduced by Debbie Corbridge.

 

53.2    Councillor Powell confirmed that the Children in Care Awards had been moved to September 2022 to facilitate the event taking place in person.

 

53.3    Councillor Meadows felt the report was very positive.  She asked for clarification on page 82 of the report which stated that Green councillors would be offering mentoring to young people.  She asked if this should state “all” councillors.  The Chair stated this was a drafting error.  This was confirmed by the Executive Director (Families, Children and Learning) who offered apologies.

 

53.4    Councillor O’Quinn welcomed the report and was delighted that decisions made by the Children in Care Council and Youth Council would be included.  She thanked the Executive Director (Families, Children and Learning) for all her work in this respect.

 

53.6    Councillor Lloyd echoed Councillor O’Quinn’s comments. 

 

53.6    The Youth Council Representative said it would be lovely to see more youth engagement and she was very excited about the Youth Council celebration event.  She thanked Committee Members for inviting her to sit on these meetings. 

 

53.7    RESOLVED: That the Committee note the progress made in the report against the action points to increase young people’s voices and empower them to make decisions on issues that impact on them.

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