Issue - meetings

The Communities Manager presented the report of the Director – Neighbourhoods which detailed the support that the Council provides for children and young people. It was explained that activities were delivered through a combination of service level agreements and through directly delivery via internal council teams. 

The Group received a presentation which detailed the Borough’s activities for children and young people as well as the Council’s largest project supporting children and young people the Trent Bridge Community Trust (TBCT) who facilitate delivery of the Positive Futures and YouNG programmes in Rushcliffe.

The presentation covered;

• Current Borough Activities
• Evolving ways of working
• The Work of Trent Bridge Community Trust
• Key Priorities
• Covid-19 Changes
• Partnerships
• Opportunities

Following the presentation, it was requested that further information be provided about the pilot of the family hub scheme. The Communities Manager agreed to contact the County Council and provide the Group with a summary which would detail a road map of their work in the future.

The Group endorsed the work of the TBCT and thanked the Community Projects Manager for his comprehensive presentation. In particular, the Group praised the activities which had taken place in Cotgrave in the summer, which were attended by over 400 young people.

The Group asked questions about how a young person could be referred to take part in the positive futures programme. It was noted that referrals could be completed by teachers, the police, parents and even by the young person themselves. The majority of young people that the TBCT were working with on a one-to-one basis were suffering from mental health related illnesses and that the TBCT supported them in undertaking activities such as walking, going to the gym, and making jewellery. The TBCT also facilitated a transition programme for year 6 pupils in the lead up to starting secondary school.

The Group also asked questions about the YouNG Project. The Community Projects Manager was pleased to inform the Group that YouNG markets were due to take place across the Borough at Christmas light switch on events in West Bridgford and Cotgrave. The Councillors suggested that the TBCT could benefit for funding from the Council’s Community Support Scheme and Nottinghamshire County Council’s divisional fund which could help fund additional markets in Rushcliffe. Councillors were encouraged to notify the TBCT of any community events in which a YouNG market could take place. The YouNG project also provided work experience placements for young people, including those no longer in education seeking employment.  

It was RESOLVED that

a)    The report of the Director – Neighbourhoods be noted

b)    The work of the Positive Futures and YouNG project be endorsed

c)    The Group be provided with further information about the family hub pilot scheme