Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report from the Executive Director – Environment and Regeneration regarding the diversionary activity for young people in the Borough. 

          VIBE was commissioned by the Council to deliver engagement with young people three nights per week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in both Runcorn and Widnes.  Youth Workers target hotspots identified by the Safer Halton Partnership and support young people by developing relationships and connect them into positive activities. 

          VIBE had extensive partnership work in the Borough with a number of agencies and funding sources including:

·       Good Choices – funded by Cheshire Police;

·       Positive Vibes Programme – funded by Cheshire Police;

·       Short Breaks Group Support Service (Saturday Club) – funded by Halton Council;

·       Vibe Outdoors – Sports Short Breaks – funded by Halton Council (Short Breaks Grant);

·       Inclusive Needs Club – funded by Halton Council (Young People’s Grant);

·       Where’s Your Head At? – funded by The Arconic Foundation;

·       Detached Youth Club – Hallwood Park & Palacefields – funded by Riverside;

·       Detached Youth Club – Windmill Hill – funded by Windmill Hill Big Local; and

·       Halton Youth Cabinet – funded by Halton Council

During the school summer holidays 2023, VIBE was one of many providers who engaged with children and young people in holiday activities and food sessions at Crow Wood Park, Runcorn Ski Centre and Windmill Hill areas.  This was funded by the Department of Education. 

The Council also commissioned VIBE to:

·       Provide a youth club targeting support for young people impacted by parental drug and alcohol use; and

·       Develop and deliver a resilience programme targeted at young people at risk of county lines and exploitation. 

RESOLVED:  That the Board note the contents of the report.