Purpose

To update on Bristol Sanctuary Services and its progress on the upcoming Sanctuary Strategy 2025 – 2030 and seek approval to receive and spend scheme-specific grants from central government

Decision

The Committee for Children and Young People RESOLVED to:

1. Note the information about Bristol Sanctuary Services.
2. Note the progress updates relating to Bristol’s Sanctuary Strategy, 2025 –    2030.
3. Authorise the Executive Director Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee and Section 151 Officer to take all steps required to accept and spend sanctuary scheme-specific grants (including individual grants over £500k) from central government until March 2027 as outlined in this report.