Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 9, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   (1)  That authority be granted for the use of the identified preferred site for the provision as outlined in the report.   (2)  That the grant offer of £0.958m from the Department for Education in respect of funding for capital investment to develop provision for children with complex needs and challenging behaviour be accepted.   (3)  That the addition of a scheme to the Capital Programme to refurbish the site, with a budget of £1.92m, to be funded by the grant in (1) above and match funding of £0.96m by way of a budget transfer from the existing Asset Management Strategy capital scheme (funded by Council borrowing) be approved.   (4)  That a further report on the strategy for In-House Children’s Residential provision (in place of external placements) setting out an ‘invest to save’ proposition be submitted to the next Executive Board.