To present the Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27.
There is a statutory requirement to publish an annual Youth Justice
Plan which must provide specified information about the local
provision of youth justice services. This report summarises the
Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27, with a copy of the Plan appended.
The Youth Justice Plan needs to be approved by the full Council.
This report also outlines progress made by the Youth Justice
Service in the past year, and priorities for the year
ahead.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/02/2026
Decision due: 16 Jun 2026 by Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 24 Jun 2026 by Cabinet
Decision due: 28 Jul 2026 by Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children's Services
Contact: Kerrie Ainley, Governance and Improvement Manager Email: kerrie.ainley2@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, Sophie Bradfield, Policy and Performance Officer Email: sophie.bradfield@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, Tanya England, Personal Assistant to Director Email: tanya.england@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, David Webb Email: david.webb@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.