Decision details
Project Skyline (GM Children’s homes) (CF&E10)
PDF 209 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This item provides an update on Project
Skyline (GM proposal to create supply of children’s homes to
increase availability of LAC placements in the GM region for some
of the most vulnerable young people) and approve entering into a
Partnership Agreement with the remaining Local Authorities in GM,
GMCA and NHS GM for delivery of the project.
Decision:
The Cabinet has considered a report providing an update on Project Skyline outlining a Greater Manchester proposal to create supply of children’s homes to increase availability of placements for Children Looked After in the GM region for some of the most vulnerable young people, and has:-
(1) Approved in principle that the council can enter into a Partnership Agreement for Skyline as referred to in this report.
(2) Delegated to the Executive Director People and Neighbourhoods, in consultation with the portfolio holder for Children, Families and Education, Section 151 Officer and the Assistant Director, Legal and Democratic Governance to agree the terms of the Partnership Agreement.
(3) Delegated to the Assistant Director, Legal and Democratic Governance authority to enter into any documentation required to give effect to the Partnership Agreement, including the Partnership Agreement and any related legal agreements referred to in the Partnership Agreement or arising out of the project as a whole.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: TBC
Decision Reference: CAB488
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.
Forward Plan Reference: CF&E10
Other reasons / organisations consulted
TBC
Contact: Vicki Bates, Corporate and Support Services Email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3219.
Report author: Vicki Bates
Publication date: 06/11/2024
Date of decision: 05/11/2024
Decided at meeting: 05/11/2024 - Cabinet
Effective from: 13/11/2024
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