Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 5, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That Council   i)          Approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy   ii)        Incorporates this Strategy in the Policy Framework to ensure it receives appropriate political prominence and oversight and if approved delegate authority to the Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer) to update the Constitution to incorporate this recommendation   iii)      Note that an implementation plan and associated resource considerations is being developed and will be implemented following strategy approval.     Reason for Recommendations – To ensure the Council fulfils its statutory corporate parenting duties and provides a clear, whole?council strategic framework for supporting children in care and care?experienced young people.   Alternative Options Considered - Not approving the strategy would leave the Council without an up?to?date framework for fulfilling its responsibilities and would not reflect best practice guidance from the Local Government Association promoting whole?council engagement and strong governance oversight.