Issue details

Residential Children's Homes

 

 

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 type: Key

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

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part I  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Appendix 'A' to this report is Part II.

Decision due: 11 Apr 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resources, HR and Property (Deputy Leader), Cabinet Member for Children and Families

Lead director: Director of Policy, Commissioning and Children's Health

Department: Policy, Commissioning and Children's Health

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

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