The report proposes the creation of a Youth Trust and the transfer of the delivery of Youth related services to the new trust.  The proposal is an integral component in delivering the Council’s responsibilies through the 'Youth Offer' and investing in the Community and Voluntary sector.

(i)         That the creation of a Torbay Youth Trust be supported;

(ii)        That a full business case be developed to consider what services and assets will be transferred to the Youth Trust within the first 2 years of operation as part of the 2014/15 budget setting; and

(iii)       The Council provides Officer support towards the development of the Youth Trust and explores options for contracting with the Youth Trust to deliver appropriate youth services.

To support the vision for youth services to be delivered and developed through an alternative structure to sustain services for young people.

Alternative options are set out in the submitted report.

This decision will come into force and may be implemented on Wednesday, 9 October 2013 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

The creation of a Torbay Youth Trust will deliver a sustainable change in the way services are delivered for young people.  Sustaining services for young people within the current financial climate is increasingly difficult for the Council.  By moving the delivery of youth services away from the Council and investing in the voluntary and community sector will enable alternative funding solutions to be used that are inaccessible by the Council.  The creation of a Trust will also enable young people to be at the heart of shaping future services.

The Mayor supported the recommendations of the Council made on 26 September 2013, as set out in his decision above.

Councillor Darling declared a non pecuniary interest as he was a member of the Management Committee of the Acorn Centre and a scout leader for the 11^th Torbay Sea Scouts.

Councillor Faulkner (J) declared a non pecuniary interest as she was the Chair of Chill’ed Out, Vice Chair of the Acorn Centre and member/president of the Windmill Centre.

Councillor James declared a non pecuniary interest as he was a trustee for Brixham Youth Enquiry Service.