Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30

June 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet approved the publication of the Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30 on 15/06/2026. This strategy outlines how the council will meet its duty to provide accommodation and support for looked-after children and young people. The strategy aims to keep families together, ensure children in care receive appropriate support, and help young people thrive into adulthood.

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Purpose

This strategy sets out the work we do to ensure that, as far as possible, we have a sufficient supply of high-quality, local care/support arrangements, both now and in the future, that meet the needs of all care experienced young people, safeguards them from harm, and supports them to achieve the best possible outcomes.


Decision

  1. That Cabinet approves the publication of the Settled and Belong Strategy.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday, 15th June, 2026 7.00 pm on June 15, 2026

Supporting Documents

Award of contract for the major refurbishment of Swan Court and Ravensworth Court.pdf
Appendix 7 - EIA.pdf
Annex 1 Procurement Strategy.pdf
Annex 2 - Procurement Timetable.pdf
Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30.pdf
Appendix 1 - Settled and Belong Strategy.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Analysis.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Jun 2026
Effective from20 Jun 2026
Lead officerHelen Byrne
Subject to call-inYes