As local leaders who know their communities well, Councillors are ideally placed to understand the services and support needed and wanted for young people in the Borough.
Councils may not be in a position to directly deliver or commission all youth provision but their ability to influence and support such provision is invaluable.
Consultation with young people and our partners is key and the Council recognises that we need the involvement and participation of children and young people in decisions that affect them or in matters which may have an impact on their lives.
The Council recognises the excellent work being undertaken by the Education Authority Youth Service, particularly their work with the Youth Councils in this area. The Youth Service sees the participation of young people as a key priority and their aim is to focus on the active participation of young people “… to support the development of a credible, democratic and accountable voice for young people.”
In support of this aim the Council has entered into a formal Partnership with the local Youth Councils and, among other things, this Partnership:
In support of this excellent work, Councillor Carl Coughlan be appointed as the Council’s Youth Champion to:
· "Assist the Leader and relevant Portfolio Holder to examine how all local provision (not just youth services) supports young people, identifying the outcomes that matter most to young people and working with partners to find ways to deliver these.
· Encourage Younger People to play a fuller role in shaping the policies of the Council and in designing its services.
· Consult with young people and our partners, including the local voluntary and community sector, faith groups, schools and employers, to involve children and young people in decisions that affect them or in matters which may have an impact on their lives.
· Act as spokesperson to promote the positive aspects of the Council's formal Partnership with the local Youth Service.
· Work to promote positive images of Younger People as citizens."
Minutes:
The following Motion was moved and seconded:
"As local leaders who know their communities well, Councillors are ideally placed to understand the services and support needed and wanted for young people in the Borough.
Councils may not be in a position to directly deliver or commission all youth provision but their ability to influence and support such provision is invaluable.
Consultation with young people and our partners is key and the Council recognises that we need the involvement and participation of children and young people in decisions that affect them or in matters which may have an impact on their lives.
The Council recognises the excellent work being undertaken by the Education Authority Youth Service, particularly their work with the Youth Councils in this area. The Youth Service sees the participation of young people as a key priority and their aim is to focus on the active participation of young people “… to support the development of a credible, democratic and accountable voice for young people.”
In support of this aim the Council has entered into a formal Partnership with the local Youth Councils and, among other things, this Partnership:
In support of this excellent work, Councillor Carl Coughlan be appointed as the Council’s Youth Champion to:
· "Assist the Leader and relevant Portfolio Holder to examine how all local provision (not just youth services) supports young people, identifying the outcomes that matter most to young people and working with partners to find ways to deliver these.
· Encourage Younger People to play a fuller role in shaping the policies of the Council and in designing its services.
· Consult with young people and our partners, including the local voluntary and community sector, faith groups, schools and employers, to involve children and young people in decisions that affect them or in matters which may have an impact on their lives.
· Act as spokesperson to promote the positive aspects of the Council's formal Partnership with the local Youth Service.
· Work to promote positive images of Younger People as citizens."
RESOLVED: A. That consultation with young people and our partners is key and the Council recognises that we need the involvement and participation of children and young people in decisions that affect them or in matters which may have an impact on their lives.
B. That the Council recognises the excellent work being undertaken by the Education Authority Youth Service, particularly their work with the Youth Councils in this area. The Youth Service sees the participation of young people as a key priority and their aim is to focus on the active participation of young people “… to support the development of a credible, democratic and accountable voice for young people.”
C. In support of this aim it be noted that the Council has entered into a formal Partnership with the local Youth Councils and, among other things, this Partnership:
· Recognises the local Youth Councils as a representative voice for young people in the West Lancashire Borough Council area.
· Commits the Council to include young people in Council consultations with regard to local services provision and Community Planning.
· Provides opportunities for the Youth Council to pro-actively engage and participate in activities with the Mayor and Councillors.
D. That in support of this excellent work, Councillor Carl Coughlan be appointed as the Council’s Youth Champion to:
· Assist the Leader and relevant Portfolio Holder to examine how all local provision (not just youth services) supports young people, identifying the outcomes that matter most to young people and working with partners to find ways to deliver these.
· Encourage Younger People to play a fuller role in shaping the policies of the Council and in designing its services.
· Consult with young people and our partners, including the local voluntary and community sector, faith groups, schools and employers, to involve children and young people in decisions that affect them or in matters which may have an impact on their lives.
· Act as spokesperson to promote the positive aspects of the Council's formal Partnership with the local Youth Service.
· Work to promote positive images of Younger People as citizens.