Agenda item

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:-

(i)        that the contribution of the Care4Us Council in enabling the voice of children in care and care leavers to be heard and acted upon during the planning and commissioning of services aimed at meeting their needs, as detailed in the Annual Report for 2018/19, be noted; and

(ii)       that the Annual Report of the Care4Us Council be submitted for consideration by Full Council as part of its commitment to supporting the needs of children in care and care leavers, as corporate parent.

The report of the Executive Director (People) was presented by Joel Besau and Harmony Marriott in their capacity as representatives of the Care4Us Council.

Moved by Councillor Bruff – Seconded by Councillor Saunders; and

RESOLVED:

(i)            that the contribution of the Care4Us Council in enabling the voice of children in care and care leavers to be heard and acted upon during the planning and commissioning of services aimed at meeting their needs, as detailed in the Annual Report for 2018/19, be noted; and

(ii)          that the Annual Report of the Care4Us Council be received and noted as part of the Council’s commitment to supporting the needs of children in care and care leavers, as corporate parent.

The Mayor and Members of the Council thanked Joel Besau and Harmony Marriott be thanked for attending the meeting and for presenting the report.