Issue - decisions

Resolved: That Cabinet agree to:

(i)           Note that extensive engagement has taken place as agreed by Cabinet in July and the priorities that residents have expressed;

(ii)          Approve the 3 Children’s Services business cases, as outlined in the report and Annexes.

(iii)        Agree that a further update on the organisational development plan be brought to Cabinet in November as part of our commitment to report regular progress.

(iv)        Examine any alternative proposals from staff to deliver Castlegate services that meet the timescales and savings targets outlined in the report.

Reasons:     (i)      The phased approach will allow Children’s Centres to become more sustainable, develop community capacity and support the long term vision for Whole Family Support;

(ii)      The approach for Phase 2 of the transformation of Services to Young people will allow for the savings target to be achieved;

(v)         Support the closure of Castlegate and the re-provision of services from West Offices will build a sustainable model which has the flexibility to respond to schools needs.