Purpose

To inform the Cabinet Member for Health,
Wellbeing & Inclusion of the changes to the 2026 - 2029 drug
& alcohol prevention, treatment & recovery funding and seek
approval for the allocation of additional funding to Rise Up -
Children & Families Substance Use Service.
 

Decision

Decision(s):

 

(1) 
The approved allocation of funding as described in
this report be noted.

(2) 
The approved allocation of funding to Rise Up -
Young People and Families Substance Use Service as described for
2026/7 and subsequently in 2027/8 -2028/9 (should the funding be
available) be noted.
 
Reason(s) for the
Decision(s):
 
The consolidation of LA drug and alcohol funding from April
2026/7 into a ring fenced allocation as
part of the Public Health Grant will determine funding for the next
three years. To achieve the ambitions and deliver the requirements
of the funding it is necessary to vary existing service contracts
as outlined above in the report.
 

Alternative Options Considered and
Rejected

 

There were no alternative options
considered.