Purpose

This report sets out a proposal to submit Expressions of Interest to the Youth Investment Fund for 2 sites in Lancashire to seek funding for renovation. The sites currently deliver a wide Early Help offer to children, young people and families as well as services directly targeted at young people during the day and into the evening. The Youth Investment Fund seeks to grant funding to renovate existing facilities to improve the health and wellbeing of young people, equip them with skills for work and life and empower them to become active citizens in their communities. If funding was granted, it would allow the full refurbishment of 2 significant sites in identified eligible areas to expand and diversify their offer to the local community.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.