To note the progress of the arrangements to establish a regional adoption agency.
To delegate future decision making in relation to this to the Director of Children’s Services which will include:
· the delegation of the functions of the local authority adoption agency; setting up of the governance arrangements including a joint committee with other West Yorkshire Local Authority’s and a partnership agreement; and
· agreement to become the host authority for the Regional Adoption Agency and the transfer of staff from other Local Authorities into Leeds City Council,
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/05/2016
Decision due: 27 Jul 2016 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Sarah Johal, National Adoption Strategic Lead 0113 3783644 Email: sarah.johal@leeds.gov.uk.
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families