Decision details

KoreenLogie, Head of Service, Harrow & Barnet Probation Delivery Unit provided a verbal update.

On 26^th June 2021 the Probation Service joined with the London Rehabilitation Company to provide a unified service. Community Payback is therefore managed by the civil service. There would be greater focus on local projects as part of this. The NPS is looking at what might be suitable in Barnet and what additional work the local authority might want. There is also greater opportunity to undertake co-commissioning bids and a small pot of money is available to use for challenging groups, with an emphasis on providing partners with the opportunity to think creatively about co-bids.

Four delivery partners are in place; to cover accommodation, wellbeing, employment/training/education and services for women. Services are more aligned with consistent input from partners. 

Mr Norfolk reported that a monthly meeting is held in Barnet Council around community payback opportunities, based on residents’ requests. Also 30% of the hours can be used for education, training and employment. Mr Leng reported that this information would be shared with Ward Members.

Action: Mr Leng