Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 17, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval for the Children's Homes Capital Sufficiency Programme Business Case to develop children’s homes (including crisis homes and disabled children’s homes) and supported accommodation to increase local sufficiency for children in care and care leavers

Content: The Committee for Children and Young People: 1. Approved the Full Business Case for the development of homes for children in care in Bristol at a total cost of £2.2m capital. 2. Authorised the Executive Director of Children and Education in consultation with Chair of the Children and Young People’s Policy Committee to take all steps required to implement the business case including to procure and award all necessary contracts (including construction, works and services contracts) in-line with the maximum budget envelopes as outlined in this report.