Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved:-   (1)          that Cabinet approve the proposal for distribution of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant for a total indicative* amount of £1,182,342 as required by Office for Health Improvement & Disparities grant conditions. *Indicative amount subject to Department of Health and Social Care and Treasury approvals - as such final allocation could vary.   (2)          that Cabinet approve the variation to the current Adult Alcohol and Drug Service Contract to fund additional enhanced provision totalling a maximum of £668,981 for the period 2025/26, and that delegated authority is given to the Director of Public Health to approve such variation, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing;   (3)          that delegate authority is given to the Director of Public Health to determine the distribution of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant over the grant period covering the financial year 2025/26 as detailed in the body of the report;   (4)          that further to (3) above, delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to award and enter into any contract(s), on terms to be agreed by the Director of Public Health, for the provision of services funded by the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant funds;   (5)          that delegate authority is given to the Assistant Director – Legal and Assurance enter into and execute, under seal as may be required, any contacts or ancillary documentation necessary to give effect to the proposals in these recommendations for the provision of Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant funded provisions.