Issue - decisions

The Cabinet Member for Children and Young People has:-

(1)Approved the allocation of a further £1.863m from the capital improvement line towards phase 2 of the Residential Improvement Programme in addition to the current £5.2m allocation, to fund the refurbishment of High Trees and Teasel Close children’s homes and the work to prepare temporary accommodation for children for the duration of construction.

(2)Approved the commencement of a procurement process for a contractor to undertake the works to High Trees and Teasel Close children’s homes and the work to prepare temporary accommodation.

(3)Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Children, Young People and Learning for the award of the contract for these works, in consultation with the Director of Property and Assets.