Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Executive Resolved to:- 1)    Authorise the extension of the Homes and Horizons Partnership to incorporate a total of 11 homes for children looked after. 2)    Authorise the use of up to £3 million of capital funding, comprising £1.5m of previously agreed external borrowing and £1.5m of Department for Education (DfE) supplemental grant funding, for the acquisition and redevelopment of properties to provide homes for children looked after. 3)    Note the cashable benefit to the revenue budget of this capital investment. 4)    Delegate authority to the Executive Director for Community, Place and Economy to appoint professional services, undertake tendering and evaluation processes, and award contracts for the delivery of homes for children, all within the scope of the approved capital budget.