Decision Maker: Mayor and Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 18, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED to   a)        Delegate authority to the Executive Director for Children and Young People (in consultation with the Executive Director for Place) to award the refurbishment contract for the three proposed residential homes following the procurement process.   b)        Commence the recruitment process for a Registered Manager to provide technical expertise to set up three children's homes and oversee the management of the three homes, submit a children's home registration application to Ofsted and draft policies and procedures required to run council owned childrens homes that meet regulatory requirements.   c)         Commence the recruitment process to appoint the staff team for the three homes.   d)        Add the refurbishment project for the three properties within the capital programme and the allocation of £307k of funding for this, funded by available capital receipts.