Decision details

Commissioner Kenny agreed:-

1.    That Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) become part of the next phase of DfE Innovation Funded Projects to explore the feasibility of developing an alternative housing solution for Care Leavers in Rotherham.

2.    That it be acknowledged that Rotherham Care Leavers will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of the project and will be supported by a range of officers from across the Council to ensure the project is delivered within the principles and practices of RMBC as well as the vision and principles of the project.

3.    That the following recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board be accepted:-

(i)            That the governance arrangements be clarified to include provision for oversight by non-executive Members.

(ii)          That the Leaving Care Team links to the Scrutiny Review of Modular Housing Solutions to examine how care leavers can be involved in its development.

(iii)         That consideration be given to how care leavers with additional needs are included in the project.