Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was for Cabinet to recommend that Council adopt the Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 as part of the Budget & Policy Framework.
summary: The decision at stake is whether the Council should approve Gloucestershire's Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 as part of a 3-year strategy for the Youth Justice Service.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to recommend Council approval of Gloucestershire's Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 as part of a 3-year strategy.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves youth justice policies which can be a sensitive topic for local stakeholders and may have political implications.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Youth Justice Service", "Local community"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision, but youth justice policies can be influenced by political ideologies.
URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2678
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek Cabinet’s recommendation that Council approve Gloucestershire’s Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 (annual update). This forms part of a 3-year strategy for Gloucestershire Youth Justice Service (2025-2028).
Content: To seek Cabinet’s recommendation that Council approve Gloucestershire’s Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 (annual update). This forms part of a 3-year strategy for Gloucestershire Youth Justice Service (2025-2028). Cllr Ben Evans sought Cabinet approval to recommen that Council approve the Youth Justice Plan 2026/27 (annual update). This forms part of a 3-year strategy for Gloucestershire Youth Justice Service (2025-2028) Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to: Recommend that the Council adopt the Youth Justice Plan 2026/2027 set out in the Appendix as part of the Council’s Budget & Policy Framework
Date of Decision: July 22, 2026