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11.1

The Director of Quality, Strategy Delivery and
Partnerships introduced the report which provided the Committee
with an update on process for proposing fee rates for Council
contracted providers in the financial year 2025-26, considering
sufficiency, quality and value for money.

11.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That
the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

a.   
Adults Health and Social Care Policy Committee is
recommended to note the process for proposing fee rates for Council
contracted providers in the financial year
2025-26.

11.3

Reasons for
Decision

11.3.1

In fulfilling our Care Act 2014 duties, local
authorities must ensure good oversight and understanding of the
local care market. This includes setting rates that we believe,
based on the evidence, will support a quality, flexible and
sustainable market.

11.3.1

Final approval of fees will be in line with the
business planning process in March 25.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and
Rejected

11.4.1

No decisions in this report.