Decision details

Residential Children's Homes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

This report identifies a county council need for additional in-house children's homes, for children with more complex needs. The report sets out proposals to establish up to 15 new homes, comprising four 4 bed homes, eleven 2 bed homes and two solo crisis beds in an existing home. This would deliver up to 40 additional in-house residential children's home beds.

 

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C18 have been complied with.

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

Reason Key: Expenditure or Savings > £2,200,000;

Corporate Priorities : Caring for the vulnerable; Delivering better services;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Dave Carr, Director of Policy, Commissioning and Children's Health Email: Dave.carr@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 532066.

Date of decision: 11/04/2024

Effective from: 17/04/2024