Decision details

Consideration was given to the commercially sensitive information in relation to Item 15: New Residential Children’s Homes.

Resolved:

1.    That the Cabinet approves the funding and delegations as set out in the submitted report, to support the new residential children’s homes.

2.    Cabinet approves the proposal to enter into negotiations for the in-principal purchase and refurbishment of 3/4-bedroomed homes to be converted to registered residential children’s homes.

3.    Cabinet approves the capital expenditure, of £1.730m for the purchase and refurbishment of three 3/4-bedroomed residential properties.

4.    Cabinet approves the additional allocation of capital expenditure of £0.230m to the scheme, to be funded from Funds for Emerging Priorities, currently allocated within the Capital Programme and Strategy 2024/25 to 2028/29.

5.    Cabinet authorises the Director of Economy, Director of Finance and the Director of Legal, in consultation with the Managing Director of Children and Young People, to enter negotiations and agree terms for the purchase of three residential properties, for the purpose of registered children’s homes.

6.    Cabinet authorises the Director of Economy and Director of Finance, in consultation with the Managing Director of Children and Young People, to undertake procurement, appoint contractors and enter into legal agreements for the refurbishment of the premises as registered children’s homes.

7.    Cabinet authorises the Director of Legal Services, and/or his appointed nominee, to negotiate and enter into the necessary legal documentation.

8.    Cabinet delegates authority to the Director of Legal Services, and/or his appointed nominee to formalise any necessary legal requirements including signing and/or sealing any documentation required to give effect to the recommendations and/or delegations in this report.

9.    Cabinet delegates authority to the Director of Economy and the Director of Legal, and/or their appointd nominee, to approve the appointment of external legal advisers, if required, to protect the Council’s interests and give effect to the recommendations in the submitted report. 

10. Cabinet approves the proposal for future decisions regarding the homes to be delegated to the Managing Director of Children and Young People, in consultation with the relevant portfolio holder, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), the Director of Finance and the Leader of the Council.