Purpose

To update the Committee on the positive impact
of the partnership work of the Changing Futures programme in
Bristol and the role of the Multiple Disadvantage Transformation
Board (MDTB) in delivering positive change for people who
experience Multiple Disadvantages.

To approve the delegation of authority for decisions on acceptance
and spend of future grant monies for 2026 – 2029 - relating
to Multiple Disadvantage to the Executive Director for Adults and
Communities in consultation with the Chair of the Adult Social Care
Committee.

To note and support the Multiple Disadvantage Transformation Board
as the Council`s strategic forum for multidisciplinary oversight of
this work, with a clear ambition to identify and pool resources and
budgets.

Content

The Committee RESOLVED to
 
1. Approve,
submission of bids (for the period 2026 – 2029) and, if
successful, acceptance of grant funding with support from finance
officers to consider risks and associated financial implications
and in consultation with the section 151 Officer, which may be over
the key decision threshold, from the Cabinet Office to continue to
deliver work on Multiple Disadvantage in line with Bristol`s
Multiple Disadvantage Strategy.
 
2. Authorise the
Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with
Chair of the Adult Social Care Committee and the Section 151
Officer to take all steps required to submit bids and if
successful, accept and spend any grant funding, including procuring
and awarding contracts, which may be over the key decision
threshold, as outlined in this report.
 
3. Note and support
the Multiple Disadvantage Transformation Board as the City`s
strategic forum for multi – disciplinary oversight as
outlined in this report