Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves entering into a project with GM local authorities to improve specialist residential care for Looked After Children in Greater Manchester.
topline: The Executive has decided to enter into a project with GM local authorities to improve specialist residential care for Looked After Children in Greater Manchester.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the delivery of services for vulnerable children and may have implications for funding and resources.
affected_stakeholders: ["Looked After Children", "GM local authorities", "Council"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1004
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Decision to enter into a GMCA children looked after sufficiency project alongside GM local authorities.
Content: Decision to enter into a GMCA children looked after sufficiency project alongside GM local authorities. The Executive:- (1) Note the proposed arrangements for the delivery specialist residential care in Greater Manchester for Looked After Children (“LAC”) and to agree that the Council should continue its due diligence prior to agreeing participation in the scheme. (2) Dependent upon due diligence agree to delegate authority to the Chief Executive/Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the portfolio holder for Children and Young People, and City Treasurer to negotiate and finalise the Partnership Agreement and all other contractual and ancillary arrangements. (3) Delegate authority to the City Solicitor to enter and complete all documents and agreements necessary to give effect to the recommendations.
Date of Decision: January 22, 2025