Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)             subscribes to the programme and receive the funding which the Council would administer on behalf of the Council and health partners;

(b)            delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Director of Public Health Dorset in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People to take all the steps necessary to spend the funding up to the budget envelope (including procuring and awarding contracts) to implement the work as outlined in the bid; and

(c)             notes that a subsequent report shall be brought to Cabinet in due course to provide more detail on the transformation project and provide an update on progress made against the bid.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children and Young People

Reason

The transformation fund will improve services and outcomes for children, young people and families in BCP and allow the Council and partners it provide help and support earlier, likely reducing the demand on statutory services.