Purpose

Decision to enter into a GMCA
children looked after sufficiency project alongside GM local
authorities.

Decision

The Executive:-
 
(1)      
Note the proposed arrangements for the delivery specialist
residential care in Greater Manchester for Looked After Children
(“LAC”) and to agree that the Council should continue
its due diligence prior to agreeing participation in the
scheme.
 
(2)      
Dependent upon due diligence agree to delegate authority to the
Chief Executive/Director of Children’s Services in
consultation with the portfolio holder for Children and Young
People, and City Treasurer to negotiate and finalise the
Partnership Agreement and all other contractual and ancillary
arrangements.
 
(3)      
Delegate authority to the City Solicitor to enter and complete all
documents and agreements necessary to give effect to the
recommendations.