Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 12, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet will be asked to consider recommendations regarding review of the fostering allowance support package (financial and non financial), which was last undertaken in 2021.

Content: Report Title: Review of Foster Carer Allowances   Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford - Cabinet member for Children and Young People   Cabinet:   Agreed to support recruitment and retention of our in-house foster carers   Cabinet agreed to;   Increase the weekly foster carers’ fee allowance and weekly allowance per child as set out in paragraph 2.5 of the Report to ensure we are offering a fair and competitive rate when compared to neighbouring boroughs and the recommended national minimum allowance.