Decision Maker: Cabinet (Resources) Panel
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
A decision is required on the future service delivery model for the Council's residential children's home
Councillor Val Gibson presented the report on two viable options for the delivery of residential care services for looked after children in Merridale Street West Children’s Home. The current contract with an external service provider to deliver residential care services was due to expire on 31 March 2018.
Resolved:
That option two for the future of Merridale Street West Children’s Home – the delivery of a four-bed assessment home for looked after children through in-house provision be approved.
Report author: Nick Price
Publication date: 17/01/2018
Date of decision: 16/01/2018
Decided at meeting: 16/01/2018 - Cabinet (Resources) Panel
Effective from: 24/01/2018