Issue details

Regionalisation of Adoption

Decision required including the delegation of the functions of the local authority adoption agency; setting up of the legal and governance arrangements including a joint committee with other West Yorkshire Local Authority’s and a partnership agreement.

 

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: 08/11/2016

Decision due: 14 Dec 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

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  • Report to be provided with the agenda for the meeting.