Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision outcome includes approving the strategy, noting key priorities, supporting in-house fostering provision, and acknowledging risks and mitigations for recruitment and growth of foster carers.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Bexley Fostering Strategy for 2026-2030.
topline: The Public Cabinet has decided to approve the Bexley Fostering Strategy for 2026-2030.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential disagreements on the priorities set out in the strategy and the approach to fostering provision.
affected_stakeholders: ["Foster carers", "Children in care", "Local community"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: http://democracy.bexley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3377
Decision Maker: Public Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: (1) Approve the Bexley Fostering Strategy 2026–2030 (2) Note the key priorities set out within the strategy (3) Support the continued development of in-house fostering provision (4) Note risk and mitigations of RCC’s on the Bexley recruitment and growth of foster carers.
Date of Decision: July 1, 2026