Future Commissioning and Delivery Options for Best Start Family Hubs Support Services
September 7, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Brent Cabinet approved the insourcing of Best Start Family Hubs Support Services from 1 April 2027. The decision was made on 07 September 2026. The Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Employment and Climate Action, was delegated authority to implement the transition.
Full council record
Purpose
To make a decision on future commissioning options for Family Wellbeing Centre Support Services.
Decision
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the insourcing of the majority of Best Start Family Hubs Support Services from 1 April 2027, creating a fully integrated Council-led Family Hub and Early Help model that strengthened accountability, consistency of practice, quality assurance, service integration and value for money.
(2) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Employment and Climate Action, to take all necessary steps to implement the transition, including consultation, workforce arrangements, service mobilisation and any associated operational decisions required to ensure continuity of provision.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 14 September 2026
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 10.00 am on September 7, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Serita Kwofie |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |