Purpose

For Cabinet to consider the outcomes of the public consultation on this matter and the next steps towards implementing the proposed service model.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1. Approves the implementation of a new service delivery model, based on community-based delivery and six designated Family Hub sites replacing the existing Family Centre delivery model which was to fulfil statutory requirements and support the delivery of the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme delivery in line with Department for Education (DFE) guidance; and
2. Approves the de-designation of the remaining family centres as children’s centres and the ceasing of operation of the ten family centre sites cited in the report; and
3. Endorses an exploration into the feasibility of a town centre site for delivery.