The Assistant Director for Early Help and Prevention introduced this report which was an update on progress of the Youth Offer Review and findings of a consultation undertaken with young people. The report, Care More About Us, captured the voice of young people on what they liked to do and what they wanted a future Youth Offer to include, and was accompanied by a video of the young people stating their wishes. The findings of the consultation and survey were alongside data on usage of youth provision. The report also provided detail on steps towards collaboratively developing a business case for a new Youth Offer by February 2020.

Members questions drew out some issues including:

·  Young people wanted places where they felt safe and welcomed. Libraries could offer this and be a meeting space with a sense of community.

·  Any information resource would be better designed with the young people and be on the platforms that they preferred.

·  Consistent opportunities across the Borough was one recurring theme, and there was a perception of Birkenhead being a focus of initiatives.

Resolved - that

(1)  the findings of the Youth Offer Consultation and progress made to date be noted;

(2)  the next steps be endorsed; and,

(3)  the collaboration between the young people of Wirral and public services be supported.