Decision

This report outlines a proposal to implement phase one of a federated structure to deliver the future vision and model of adult services for both Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen including the opportunity to:

1. Share best practice models across the two local authorities
2. Utilise current opportunities to develop a robust strategic and operational line management structure to support a sustainable federated model for social care across the two Councils
3. Provide an operational model that delivers a consistent social care offer for residents of both Councils
4. Supports the current federated Head of Service model in Adult Social Care including wider links with our key partner agencies.
5. Maximise the opportunities to develop federated teams where we have identified current structural sustainability concerns due to both LA’s for example having small team structures or single points of failure.