Decision details

Members received a report on Blackburn with Darwen: Our Strategy to Reduce the impact of Child Poverty 2024-2028. This strategy aimed to reduce and mitigate the impact of child poverty and reduce inequalities for children and families. It had been co-produced with children, young people and families across the Borough to ensure that the solutions resonated with the challenges they faced daily. This empowered young people by valuing their insights, but also enriched the approach with an understanding of the diverse issues that were uniquely experienced by them. Ultimately, involving children and young people in this strategy's development made certain that it was well-informed and reflective of the needs and aspirations of the younger generation.

The strategy was designed to make a tangible and timely difference in the lives of those experiencing poverty whilst acknowledging the larger societal issues that required systematic and societal change.

Members of the Board praised and welcomed the child poverty strategy.

RESOLVED –

That the Executive Board:

•       Commits to the child poverty key themes and objectives contained within this strategy

•       Approve Blackburn with Darwen’s Strategy to Reduce the Impact of Child Poverty