Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

To approve the commencement of public consultation, and engagement with relevant staff and families as well as partner agencies for an 8-week period.

An answer to the question submitted by Councillor Dixon was provided as follows:

“It is estimated that between 14 and 28 families per year could be requested to contribute 50% of the cost of care for their child. There is a variance in the amount of return from the contributions dependent on the age of the child – if contributions are made for 28 children at the upper age range the total of the contributions would be £164,892 to the Council per year. The estimated administrative cost of setting up the contribution per child is £25 therefore for 28 children the cost would be £700. Due to the minimal ongoing administration of the contributions this requirement can be met as part of business as usual activity. Therefore, the overall estimated return to the Council would be £164,192. The purpose of this report before Cabinet is to request agreement to consult therefore further information will be provided in a subsequent Cabinet report taking into account the outcome of the consultation.”

Councillor J Patten introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, that sought approval to commence public consultation in relation to the contribution to care policy.

RESOLVED:

To approve the commencement of public consultation, and engagement with relevant staff and families as well as partner agencies for an 8-week period.