URL: http://democracy.bexley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3324

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resources and Transformation

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: That new grants are issued for a three-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. That grant funding is made available to widen access and address the needs of residents with or awaiting an Autism diagnosis and allow the Autism Partnership to oversee and award these grants. That the Integrated Commissioning Team is authorised to adjust the distribution of the grant pot to provide for (2) above and to enable organisations which are dependent on the grant to provide a service, to cover their costs. During the three-year period a roadmap is developed to review the requirements of the market for health, ASC and Children’s Social Care and to determine a full programme of either commissioned or grant-funded services.  

Date of Decision: December 18, 2025