Decision Maker: Individual Decision Day, Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Schools

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 3, 2025

Purpose: Purchase of a property to use as a registered children’s home. Part 2 (exempt) report.

Content: Decision:   1.  That the acquisition of the residential property referenced in the report, be approved subject: a.  to the Head of Property and Assets and the Head of Legal Services being satisfied with the result of further due diligence including satisfactory surveys as outlined in the report, b.  to the business case for the provision of two Cornwall Council provided children’s homes being approved by the Capital Management Board and the Commercial Board c.  to and conditional upon a change of use being granted via the planning process for it to be used as a Children’s Home.   2.  That authority be delegated to the Head of Property and Assets to negotiate and confirm the detailed terms and conditions of the acquisition in accordance with the Code of Practice for Land and Property Transactions following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, or their nominees.