Decision details

Joint report between Children’s Services Directorate and Place Directorate.

RESOLVED:-

(i)            that, as a consequence of the debilitating financial impact of Covid-19, agreement be given for the Barnsley Youth Zone to be initially paused for a period of six months pending a fuller understanding of the Council’s overall financial position and in particular the Government’s response to that, as set out in the report now submitted;

(ii)          that a further report be brought forward when the position is more fully understood; and

(iii)         that, in light of the current Covid-19 emergency, a further financial review with the provider OnSide be undertaken of the Youth Zone business model.