Agenda item

Pursuant to Cabinet Minute No.69, the Assistant Director – Policy and Communications submitted a report seeking approval for the Council to support and commit to a countywide (Derbyshire excluding Derby City) local offer for children in care and care leavers.

RESOLVED –

1.   That the council tax discretionary discount for eligible Derbyshire care leavers aged 18 – 25 be applied from 1 April 2020 and the Care Leaver discretionary discount policy be approved.

2.   That the other elements of the local children in care and care leaver offer (active fostering, employment, skills, apprenticeships and work experience, housing and recruitment of foster carers/supported lodgings) come into force with immediate effect.

3.   That Chesterfield Borough Council continues to work with Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire districts/boroughs and other partners to further develop and improve the children in care and care leaver offer/care leaver covenant for Derbyshire.

4.   That a review of the Chesterfield Borough Council elements of the local care leaver offer is undertaken on an annual basis to ensure continued affordability and effectiveness.