Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30
June 15, 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
The Cabinet approved the publication of the Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30 on 15/06/2026. This strategy outlines how the council will provide care and support for children and young people.
The Cabinet Member for the Economy delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with other directors, to modify Contract A to enable direct payments to sub-contractors on 03/06/2026. This is to ensure the continued construction of the Civic Campus Project and mitigate risks associated with Ardmore Construction Group Limited's financial difficulties.
The Executive Director of Place was approved to modify the contract for Environmental Enforcement to increase the contract value ceiling on 08/04/2026. This is due to more significant enforcement action than forecast during the pilot phase.
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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
- 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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Anthony Mugan |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |