Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 22, 2026

Purpose: 1.For committee to note the successful bid submitted for DfE Complex Needs Open Children's Homes Capital Investment Grant funding on behalf of a BNSSG (Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and BNSSG Integrated Care Board) to develop a specialist mental health children’s home. 2.To seek approval to accept and spend the grant funding awarded from the DfE Complex Needs Open Children's Homes Capital Investment Grant.

Content:   The Committee RESOLVED: UNANIMOUSLY   To note the success of the bid submitted for DfE Complex Needs Open Children's Homes Capital Investment Grant funding on behalf of a BNSSG group (Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and BNSSG Integrated Care Board) to develop a specialist mental health children’s home.   To authorise the Executive Director for Children and Education, in consultation with Chair of the Children and Young People Committee, to take all steps required to accept and spend £426,840 grant funding including procuring all necessary contracts.   To authorise the Executive Director for Children and Education, in consultation with Chair of the Children and Young People Committee and the Section 151 Officer, to approve the acquisition of a property or the use of a surplus Council building that would otherwise be disposed of to generate capital receipt based on a value for money assessment of the costs, deliverability and likely benefits.   To authorise the Executive Director for Children and Education in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.