Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 1.    To accept the report. 2.    To note appreciation of the work being done by the officers of the Children and Families department. 3.    To express concern about the way the service is being funded in the short term and the impact of that on the service and the workforce. 4.    To request a report on the Derwen Service review when appropriate. 5.    To request further details of the collaboration between teams implementing the Keeping Families Together Strategy and Education Department officers.  6.    To ask the Council to ensure that all services remain available despite maternity leave periods and ask for an update on how this is being achieved.