Scrutiny committee asks for more information on Youth Services review
West Sussex County Council’s Children and Young People’s Services Select Committee has voted to hold a further meeting before giving its views on a review of the county’s Youth Services.
Members of the scrutiny committee discussed the review and its various options yesterday (Wednesday) during a webcast meeting at County Hall.
Councillors had been asked to consider the results of a recent consultation, consider options and proposals to implement £2 million in savings, and give its comments on the options and proposals to the Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Pete Bradbury, who will take the final decision.
However, they voted for the following motion –
“Select Committee proposes that further discussion is deferred to another meeting until more detailed papers and supporting evidence is brought to the Committee, so that members are in a position to bring forward recommendations to the Cabinet Member.”
Select Committee chairman Nola Hendon said: “There was a frank debate, but it was clear that a majority of members felt they simply did not have sufficient, detailed information and evidence to take a balanced decision on what their response should be to the Cabinet Member.
“I am aware of his need to take a decision, and am also conscious of the financial implications of a delay as well as the need to end uncertainty within what is an excellent service so it can plan for the future.
“That is why we will be striving to arrange a further meeting as soon as practicable.”
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