To secure approval for proposed new delivery arrangements for West Mercia Youth Offending Service (WMYOS).

The cabinet member, young people and children’s wellbeing introduced the report. It was a sensible proposal for the Police and Crime Commission (PCC) to host the Youth Offending Service (YOS) as a joined up approach.

Responding to the cabinet member, economy and corporate services, regarding transition costs and retained profits, it was clarified that profit would not be retained but would reduce in line with grant funding and that it should be noted that funding was reducing at both a national and local level. 

An observation was made by the group leader of Herefordshire Independents regarding key risks referred to in the report and that the current assessment of risks remained high. It was confirmed that there were no risks involved with the transition. Further reassurance was given that there were no plans for the office of the police and crime commissioner to be abolished.

RESOLVED

That the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner acts as the host organisation for West Mercia Youth Offending Service from April 2016.