Purpose

That Cabinet approves the Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 in accordance with ‘Regulation 4 of the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000’ and recommends the plan to Full Council for approval.

Decision

RESOLVED:

1. That Cabinet agrees the 2026/27 Youth Justice Plan at Annex A and recommends its approval by Council at its meeting on 13 October 2026.

Reasons for Decisions:

An annual youth justice plan is a statutory requirement for local authorities. This plan has been prepared following national guidance from the Youth Justice Board. The Youth Justice Plan forms part of Surrey County Council’s Policy Framework and must be approved by full Council in line with Article 4 of the Constitution.

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Children, Families, Lifelong Learning & Culture Select Committee)