Request for the provisional Authority to Spend to build a new four bedroom residential home for children with complex needs.
Delegate approval of the Design and Cost Report (DCR) to Director of Childrens and Families.
Decision type: Key Decision
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Temple Newsam;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2021
Decision due: 17 Mar 2021 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Joel Hanna, Head of Service, Children Looked After 07545 604328 Email: joel.hanna@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A dedicated team comprising of colleagues with expert knowledge of the requirements for children with complex needs has been involved throughout the design process.
Further consultation is planned and will take place over the coming months.
Consultees
Ward members
Colleagues from Children and Families including:
Service delivery managers
Registered children’s home managers
Social workers
Head of service
Deputy Head of service
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families