Decision details

1.      That the positive evaluation and impact of the Power2 team be endorsed and, based on the positive outcomes achieved to date, the establishment of the team on a permanent basis be approved.

2.      That the use of £300,000 from the Public Health reserve towards the cost of the Power 2 team in 2022-2023 be approved.

3.      That the re-tendering of a three year contract, with an option to extend by 1 year, for the third sector Keyworkers in Power2, at a value of £969,600 be approved.

4.      That the Council work with key partners over the next 12 months to establish a longer term multi-agency funding model for the team, with a view to identifying the ongoing core council budget required to support Power2 longer term.

5.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People in consultation with the Executive Director of Families to alter the amount in relation to the Council's contribution if appropriate, upon receipt of confirmation of the Clinical Commissioning Group’s increased contribution.