Decision Maker: Adult Social Care Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 2, 2024

Purpose: To update the Committee about the strategic work underway in relation to the Multiple Disadvantage Strategy and the role of the Changing Futures programme, and to approve acceptance of any continued grant funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED to   1.    Approve acceptance of the Changing Futures grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and/or the National Lottery Community Foundation (TNLCF) to continue to deliver on the Programme`s stated aims in line with Bristol`s Multiple Disadvantage Strategy.   2.    Authorise the Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with Chair of the Adult Social Care Committee to take all steps required to accept and spend the Changing Futures grant as outlined in this report.   3.    Authorise the Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with Chair of the Adult Social Care Committee to take all steps required to continue the Changing Futures Lead Delivery Partner contract, to a maximum of £1.2m from April 2025 to March 2026.   4.    Note that Bristol`s Multiple Disadvantage strategy will be overseen by the Health and Wellbeing Board, and the delivery plan will be held by system partners in the Multiple Disadvantage Transformation Board.