The Strategic Director, Place submitted report (Document “K”) which provided an update on work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Shipley constituency in 2024/25.

The presenting officer provided a summary of the report, it was reported that the Youth Service was managed within a localities model as part of Neighbourhood and Customer Services. From 1st April 2023 the Breaking the Cycle Youth Work Team became part of Bradford Children and Families Trust.

The Shipley Youth work team currently delivered three area-wide sessions per week. These projects were themed to suit young people’s needs, interests and increase the youth offer. For example, the SEND, peer-connect and young leader’s sessions. Young people were encouraged to attend from across the Shipley constituency.

The youth work team remained focused on developing partnerships that support early intervention and prevention. These partnerships helped young people to feel less isolated, more connected with their community and engaged in local youth provision.

The team had identified and targeted support at young people via outreach and detached youth work in Baildon, Shipley, Wrose and Windhill, Bingley, and Bingley Rural. In addition, the teamwork around the parks on a regular basis and in line with local needs. These sessions had allowed youth workers to build trust and engage young people in opportunities that reduce anti-social behaviour and risk-taking behaviour.

It was reported that the Youth Service had a strong working partnership with schools within the Shipley constituency, where over the last year students had been supported to improve their well-being, attendance, and participation in community-based support. During the summer, the youth workers had identified and supported a number of individuals to feel more confident about starting secondary school.

Resolved –

(i)             That Young People be thanked for their contribution to the meeting.

(ii)           That the work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Shipley constituency as detailed in report (Document “K) be welcomed.

(iii)         That the Committee requested the Area Coordinator and Advanced Practitioner for a further report on the work of the Youth Service in 12 months.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director of Place