Intent to Withdraw from the Regional Adoption Agency known as Adoption Now.
February 12, 2026 Approved View on council websiteFull council record
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RESOLVED
(1)
That the Council’s withdrawal from the current Regional
Adoption Agency (RAA) known as Adoption Now, and the formation of a
new RAA within the Pan Lancashire arrangements in alignment with
the fostering hub, Foster with Us, be agreed.
(2)
That the Strategic Director of Children and Education be granted
delegated authority in consultation with the Executive Member for
Children, Young People and Education to agree the necessary
formalities for withdrawing from the current Regional Adoption
Agency (RAA) ‘Adoption Now’ and to enter into formal
agreements and arrangements with the new RAA – Adoption,
Lancashire, Blackpool.
Related Meeting
Executive Board - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.00 pm on February 12, 2026
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 12 Feb 2026 |