Purpose

To update the Committee about the strategic
work underway in relation to the Multiple Disadvantage Strategy and
the role of the Changing Futures programme, and to approve
acceptance of any continued grant funding from the Ministry of
Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Content

The
Committee RESOLVED to
 
1.   
Approve acceptance of the Changing Futures grant
from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
(MHCLG) and/or the National Lottery Community Foundation (TNLCF) to
continue to deliver on the Programme`s stated aims 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 to take all steps required to accept and spend the
Changing Futures grant as outlined in this report.
 
3.   
Authorise the Executive Director Adults and
Communities in consultation with Chair of the Adult Social Care
Committee to take all steps required to continue the Changing
Futures Lead Delivery Partner contract, to a maximum of £1.2m
from April 2025 to March 2026.
 
4.   
Note that Bristol`s Multiple Disadvantage strategy
will be overseen by the Health and Wellbeing Board, and the
delivery plan will be held by system partners in the Multiple
Disadvantage Transformation Board.