Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 23, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks approval by Cabinet for the Council to continue to be involved in a South East regional care cooperative pilot, funded by the Department of Education. This initiative will support the council to provide appropriate placements for children in care.

Content: 1)           Cabinet agrees for Brighton & Hove City Council to continue to be involved in the RCC.   2)           Cabinet agrees for a contribution of £250,000 to be made from to the RCC, with £50,000 being made in 25/26; £100,000 in 26/27 and £100,000 in 27/28.  An outline business case has been completed as part of the corporate budget setting process for 2025/26 to access modernisation funding for this purpose.   3)           Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director, Families, Children & Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Families, Youth Services and for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls to agree the RCC delivery model.