Decision details

The Chair thanked officers for their comprehensive report.

Members referred to the background section on page 20 of the Cabinet report, and requested that text is added to the report to reflect that the council will support children to remain with a parent or person with parental responsibility, where it is safe to do so. It was important to reference safeguarding as this is the primary focus. Members requested data for different types of establishment such as foster carers, residential children's homes or supported accommodation.

Officers confirmed that the suggested change would be made to the report and the requested information would be provided to members.

Following scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet report.