Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods presenting the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Task and Finish group on the City Council’s engagement with young people, and seeking Members to provide a formal response to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED that the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Task and Finish Group, as set out in Appendices 1 and 3 to the report, are addressed and implemented at the earliest opportunity, and that those recommendations requiring more detailed consideration be the subject of a further report to Cabinet as necessary.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods that presented the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Task and Finish Group on the Council’s engagement with young people, and sought a formal response from Members to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods highlighted the key features of the report.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy commented on the great work already being done in her own portfolio to engage young people in the planning process and the forthcoming Statement of Community Involvement.  She reminded Members of the importance of acting as advocates for inclusion.  The Cabinet Member for Environment reiterated how vital it was to engage young people and help them understand issues and challenges, especially given the long-term impact of Council undertakings such as the Joint Core Strategy.

RESOLVED that the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Task and Finish Group, as set out in Appendices 1 and 3 to the report, are addressed and implemented at the earliest opportunity, and that those recommendations requiring more detailed consideration be the subject of a further report to Cabinet as necessary.