Lancashire House Project
October 22, 2025 Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve the recommendations to consider the progress and achievements of the Lancashire House Project in improving outcomes for children in care and care leavers, and to provide feedback on priorities to further develop the project, including collaborative work with districts to increase property availability.
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Purpose
This Scrutiny Report provides an overview in
respect of Lancashire House Project, launched in 2022 to support
care leavers aged 16–17 in moving to independent living.
Initially, four Registered Social Landlords provided 10 one-bedroom
properties. The project has since expanded, with an additional
cohort added in each subsequent year, operating across a wider
area.
Each year, young people complete an independent living programme,
choose and decorate their own homes, and participate in community
events. The project has a strong focus on education, employment,
and life skills, with most participants in education or work.
Lancashire’s approach is recognised nationally as best
practice, and the project has consistently delivered positive
outcomes within budget.
Next steps include further expansion into wider Lancashire
districts, increasing property numbers, and exploring new
partnership opportunities to support more young people.
Related Meeting
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.30 am on October 22, 2025
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Oct 2025 |