The Head of Legal and Regulatory Services submitted a report, the purpose of which, was to inform Cabinet of the Information Reports for Noting published since its last scheduled meeting, as follows:-

1. Annual Treasury Management Outturn 2017-18
2. Review of the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy 2018-19
3. Youth Justice Plan 2018-19

In respect of the first two items above, the Deputy Leader thanked Finance Officers for the prudent manner with which they were managing the Council’s resources during what were continued challenging times.

The Cabinet Member – Wellbeing and Future Generations confirmed that the report on the Youth Justice Plan was a very interesting read, and she was pleased to see that there was a reduction in young people entering the Youth Justice System, and that more work was being done in a bid to reduce re-offending. She took the opportunity also of thanking Caroline Dyer for all the hard work she had committed to the Youth Justice Plan and other relevant associated duties covered in this area, as she was soon due to retire.

The Leader added that there were fewer children being admitted to prison and entering the criminal justice system than was previously the case. He also echoed the words of the previous speaker with regard to Carolyn Dyer and wished her a happy retirement.

RESOLVED:                    That Cabinet acknowledged the publication of the documents listed in the report.