Purpose

To inform the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Inclusion of the changes to the 2026 - 2029 drug & alcohol prevention, treatment & recovery funding and seek approval for the allocation of additional funding to Rise Up - Children & Families Substance Use Service.

Decision

Decision(s):

(1)  The approved allocation of funding as described in this report be noted.

(2)  The approved allocation of funding to Rise Up - Young People and Families Substance Use Service as described for 2026/7 and subsequently in 2027/8 -2028/9 (should the funding be available) be noted.

Reason(s) for the Decision(s):

The consolidation of LA drug and alcohol funding from April 2026/7 into a ring fenced allocation as part of the Public Health Grant will determine funding for the next three years. To achieve the ambitions and deliver the requirements of the funding it is necessary to vary existing service contracts as outlined above in the report.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

There were no alternative options considered.