Decision details

The decision is about accepting the Family Hubs grant for a 1 year extension of the 3 year programme from the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care. 

To accept this grant the Council need to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Department for Education which is the lead central government department for this grant.  

For the reasons set out in the report the Executive Mayor AGREED:

1.1         to accept the funding for the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme from DfE and DHSC for £1,712,000 for the financial year 2025-26.

1.2         to delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Children Young People and Education in consultation with the Lead Member for Children’s Services to apply the funding in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Programme and to enhance the delivery and support to children and families in the borough.