Budget reference number
ECF 78 & 78A
How will the saving be achieved?
Savings would be achieved by removing part of the provision for youth employability (hub model) which is being overtaken by new provision and will not have an impact of Council’s employability offer for young people – this is already supporting the delivery of the Pathways Programme and funding more activity than ever before. The current hub model would have to be altered whatever happened with a full redesign and no guarantee of adapting it quickly to make a significant impact. This involves the deletion of 9.4 posts and associated support and administrative costs for youth employability hubs.
If this policy is subject to the FSD what does it suggest about the impact or potential impact on socio-economic disadvantage?
It is subject to FSD. The numbers of young people being supported are low and there is alternative provision in place therefore this would not have a significant impact on income.
Give details of the impact it has on groups and individuals.
The service is aimed at 16-19 year olds who are not in employment, training or education and as pointed out in the EQIA will have a small impact in terms of overall numbers supported with the additional provision put in place across North Lanarkshire to support this group and delivered by the Third Sector.
What actions / measures will be put in place or are planned to mitigate any adverse impact or promote equality?
Mitigation is already is place via the Pathways Programme and local employability partnership funded provision.
What is the result/ recommendations of the EqIA?
The introduction of the policy will not have an adverse impact on young people.