Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations put forth were approved.
summary: The decision pertains to a matter of community welfare overseen by the Executive Director: Adult & Communities.
topline: The Executive Director: Adult & Communities has decided to approve the recommendations.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential impacts on local services, budget allocations, or disagreements among community members and local political figures regarding the best course of action for adult and community services.
affected_stakeholders: Local community members, particularly adults requiring community services, local government staff, and service providers.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence in the decision provided.
URL: https://democracy.bristol.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2062
Decision Maker: Executive Director: Adult & Communities
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: It is necessary to take this urgent decision to ensure that care providers delivering Adult Social Care services receive notification of uplifts before the start of the new financial year (2024/25) on the 1st April 2024. Finance and ASC officers have recognised the flawed nature of prior decision-making arrangements, and are looking to swiftly remedy the situation with an OED this year. With this learning in mind, a more robust process will be instituted for next year to authorise release of the annual uplift following budget approval. An OED will not be required next year to expedite the necessarily swift turnaround. This year, Full Council budget authorisation was delayed until 29 February 2024. In addition, officers have needed additional time to recalculate prices in line with the new Single Framework capped rates.
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Date of Decision: March 26, 2024