Implementation of Expansion of the Fostering Capital Support Scheme to include vehicle purchase
July 20, 2026 Assistant Director Corporate Parenting (Officer) 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
The Assistant Director Corporate Parenting approved recommendations on 20/07/2026 regarding the expansion of the Fostering Capital Support Scheme to include vehicle purchase. The decision confirmed the assessment process and approval arrangements, and approved vehicle grant applications to receive funding.
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Purpose
Pursuant to an Authorisation from the Cabinet Member Decision of 6th July 2026: Expansion of the Fostering Capital Scheme to include vehicle purchase
Decision
The Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care following ICM Decision dated 6 July 2026 regarding the expansion of the Fostering Capital Scheme to include vehicle purchases:
To record and confirm:
- The assessment process and approval arrangements implemented under the Fostering Capital Support Scheme.
- Approval of the successful vehicle grant applications set out in Exempt Annex A to this report, to receive funding in accordance with the approved scheme criteria.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 30 Jul 2026 |