Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 28, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to spend against block accommodation contracts called off the emergency accommodation framework.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To approve the proposal to spend up to £4.1m on block booked emergency framework accommodation over 2 years.   2. To authorise the Executive Director for Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee to take all steps required to undertake the block bookings under the Emergency Accommodation Framework in line with the maximum budget envelopes and as set out in the report.