This proposal is seeking to diversify the children’s residential home portfolio with a capital injection of £2.2M for the purchase and refurbishment of the properties, plus the associated staffing costs. Based on the identified need in 2023, the proposal seeks to acquire 4 x 3 or 4 bed properties which will form 2 small group living Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) hubs (two homes per hub).
Decision type: Key Decision
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2024
Decision due: Not before 4th Mar 2024 by Director of Children and Families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Ben Finley, Deputy Head of Service, Corporate Parenting 07715044858 Email: ben.finley@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation in relation to the location of each home will take place sequentially and will be detailed in relevant reports.
Consultees
Executive Member for Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships
Corporate Parenting Board
Children and Young People
Trade Unions and Staff
Ward Members
Local Neighbourhood Police Teams
Communities and neighbours (to properties to be acquired)
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships