Proposed Expansion of Children's Residential Homes

October 21, 2026 City Mayor (Individual Decision) (Cabinet member) Key decision In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The City Mayor decided to approve the addition of £4.16m to the capital programme for the expansion of in-house residential provision on 21 October 2026. This expansion will provide capacity for 7 additional children. The decision was funded by Department for Education grant funding and prudential borrowing.

Full council record

Decision

To approve the addition of £4.16m to the capital programme for the expansion of our in-house residential provision, to be funded from Department for Education grant funding and prudential borrowing.  

Reasons for the decision

These homes will provide total additional capacity for 7 children to support placement sufficiency needs for children looked after.

Supporting Documents

Expansion Childrens Homes ED Report.pdf
Decision Notice Childrens Residential Homes.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Oct 2026
Effective from29 Oct 2026
Subject to call-inYes