Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 21, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 1.      That City of Wolverhampton Council participate in the proposed West Midlands Safe Centre partnership, and it be noted, if the Council is to participate it would need to take further decisions and governance in relation to such participation, including (without limitation) in respect of the terms of and entry into all contracts and other arrangements, subject to the Council’s share in the partnership not exceeding 5.4% - 7.3%.   2.      That authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Families in conjunction with the s151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer (or their delegates), to carry out all legal and tax due diligence work and continue negotiations with other West Midlands local authorities in relation to the proposed the West Midlands Safe Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).