Agenda item

To receive an update from the Local Youth Network including the priorities identified for young people in the Devizes area.

To formally approve the membership of the LYN Management Group and receive its minutes.

To agree the transfer of £2,600 agreed expenditure from the Area Board general budget to the Area Board Youth Funding budget, for funding a film for SEND young people in the Devizes Area.

To consider the following funding application for positive activities for young people:

·         £250.17 towards a young person’s art competition and exhibition

Sally Willox, Community Youth Officer, highlighted the young peoples’ priorities in the Devizes area she had identified through consultation. In many instances activities identified by young people were already being catered for in the area, in these cases the officer would work to link young people with existing providers. It was highlighted that grants were also available from the Area Board to develop new opportunities for young people. The Area Board was updated on recent LYN projects, in particular the group was considering establishing a young persons’ cafe.

The Area Board considered recommendations from the Community Youth Officer.

Resolved:

To note the minutes of the LYN Management Group meetings.

To approve the Membership of the LYN Management Group as detailed in the agenda pack.

To agree the transfer of £2,600 agreed expenditure from the Area Board general budget to the Area Board Youth Funding budget, for funding a film for SEND young people in the Devizes Area.

To grant £250.17 from the Youth budget for a young person’s art competition and exhibition.