Mandy Owen - Councillor for Torfaen ( Greenmeadow)

Children’s Services Financial Recovery Plan Update and Transition Planning / Diweddariad ar Gynllun Adferiad Ariannol Gwasanaethau Plant a Chynllunio Trosglwyddiad

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 08, 2025

• Cabinet received a report in October 2024 in respect of the developing and increasing adverse financial position in Children’s Social Care. • Cabinet received a further report in January 2025 providing an update position and outlining a medium to longer term service transformation / transition plan. • Upon receiving the report in January 2025, Cabinet agreed to support the funding for a transition plan to manage demand and associated spend. • Since the report presented in January, the number of Children Looked After has reduced. • Since the report presented in January 2025 the confirmed overspend position for 2024/25 reduced. • An Accelerated Improvement Group (AIG) was established and continues to operate. • Children’s Services (Social Care) has been restructured to support more focussed care planning and de-escalation of need. • The broader Children’s Services system is being reviewed to ensure a “road map” in line with the Marmot principles and longer-term vision of the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Agreement to Seek a Development Partner to Support the Delivery of Regeneration & Infrastructure Projects in Torfaen & Blaenau Gwent / Cytundeb i Chwilio am Bartner i Gefnogi Cyflenwi Prosiectau Adfywio a Seilwaith yn Nhorfaen a Blaenau Gwent

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 08, 2025

The report seeks approval to go out to the market for a Development Partner to support the delivery of a range of infrastructure projects within Torfaen and Bleanau Gwent. The contract would be for up to 10 years.

Recommendations Approved