Expansion of the Fostering Capital Support Scheme to include vehicle purchase

July 6, 2026 Cabinet Member - Children’s Safeguarding and Care (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Deputy Leader - Finance, Assets & Transformation approved a modification to the Minor Reactive Works and Statutory Servicing Framework Agreement to increase its value from £5.6 million to £8.1 million on 21/07/2026. This modification allows for the continuation of call-off contracts until a new framework agreement commences in Spring 2027. Authority was delegated to the Interim Assistant Director – Asset Management and Property Services to implement these recommendations.

The Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding & Care approved the expansion of the Fostering Capital Support Scheme to include vehicle purchase on 03/07/2026. This expansion permits funding for foster carers and special guardians to purchase suitable vehicles between April 2026 and March 2027. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director Corporate Parenting to approve individual applications and release funding.

The Interim Assistant Director of Asset Management & Property Services awarded a works contract to Snape Contracting for the supply of an additional bedroom to a private homeowner's property on 12/06/2026. The contract has an agreed maximum cost of £115,200 with works expected to be complete before the end of 2026.

Supporting Documents

For Statutory Officers - Fostering Capital Scheme - EQIA vehicle only Signed 2 1 - Copy.pdf
ICM Decision Statement - Fostering Capital Scheme signed.pdf
For Statutory Officers - ICM Decision Report - FCS - Vehicle addition FINAL - signed 4 - Copy.pdf
For Publication - AMPS executive decisions foster care pilot project.18.6.26 - Copy.pdf
For Publication - AMPS executive decisions foster care pilot project.18.6.26 - Copy.pdf
For Publication - Signed Officer Implementation decision paper SA Framework.pdf
For Publication - Signed Officer Implementation decision paper SA Framework.pdf
For Publication - ICM Report July 2026 - AMPS Minor Framework Uplift v3 16.07.26.pdf
For Publication - Notice of Urgent Decision Special Urgency Rule AMPS Minor Framework Uplift v2 16.pdf
For Publication - ICM Decision Statement AMPS Framework signed.pdf
For Publication - ICM Report July 2026 - AMPS Minor Framework Uplift v3 16.07.26.pdf
For Publication - ICM Decision Statement AMPS Framework signed.pdf
For Publication - Notice of Urgent Decision Special Urgency Rule AMPS Minor Framework Uplift v2 16.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date6 Jul 2026
Effective from14 Jul 2026
Subject to call-inYes