East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been short-listed for two Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards as the council reveals no young person is currently serving a custodial sentence in the East Riding.
The making a change team has been short-listed in the Medium Team of the Year category, and the "Our Place" mobile youth provision has been short-listed in the Children's Services category.
The making a change team has been recognised for work to protect and support vulnerable young people, aged 10 to 17, at risk of exploitation or going missing, and for work to improve prospects for young people in the East Riding.
Our Place is a mobile youth provision that offers a safe space for young people, aged 10 to 18, and provides them with activities, such as gaming and sports. It promotes inclusivity and aims to reduce anti-social behaviour through early intervention and community partnerships.
The LGC awards celebrate the very best in local government, recognising and celebrating outstanding examples of best practices and innovation.
Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, families and education says she would like to see the Our Place service expanded to cover the whole county.
Councillor Aitken added:
“We are absolutely delighted to be finalists in two categories for the LGC awards.
“We are very proud of the making a change team and Our Place, and being shortlisted highlights the dedication and commitment of our children’s services. The teams work hard to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, and to communities.”
Sarah Calkin, LGC editor, said:
“We received almost 1,000 entries to the LGC Awards 2025, making it another record-breaking year and meaning all those on the shortlist should be extremely proud to have made the cut.
“At a time when many councils are embarking on huge change, it is more important than ever to take a moment to recognise the massive difference local government makes to the communities it serves and celebrate the teams and individuals going the extra mile to do so.”
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, 11 June at Grosvenor House, London.
Councillor Aitken has also praised the work of the Youth justice teams in the East Riding which she says has lead to the situation where no child or young person is serving a custodial sentence in the East Riding.
Councillor Aitken said the commitment and teamwork of the council’s education, health, children's social care, early help services and community safety teams, together with the police, probation service, the voluntary sector, and the Youth Justice Board, was ‘making good progress’ and helping to make ‘a real difference in the lives of young people in our community’.
She said the teams’ efforts were aimed at young people who are at risk of entering or are already involved in criminal justice services.
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