Issue - meetings

A report seeking approval for the proposed future model for early help services.

Officer: Kathryn Loftus 01484 22100

1) That approval be given to the establishment of four central hub sites across the district, with one based in each Early Help area.

2) That four designated Children’s Centres be established, with one based in each Early Help area.

3) That the delivery of the Council’s new targeted Early Help offer be shifted towards a model that increases the use of space in community buildings to enable more flexible, needs led approach to service delivery, and one that is not focussed on buildings.

4) That it be recognised that a phased approach will be required and that a small portfolio of council buildings will continue to be used in the short term to support the transition to the new model.

5) That reports relating to assets and asset strategy be submitted to future meetings of Cabinet as appropriate.