1. That the weekly fostering allowance for carers of children in younger age ranges, age 0-10 years be increased by 50% so that they are comparable to those in neighbouring local authorities with effect from 1^st October 2017.

2. That  the weekly fostering allowances for carers of older children age 11-17 years be increased by 20% so that they are comparable to those in neighbouring local authorities and independent agencies with effect from 1 October 2017.

3. That this decision be deemed to be urgent, for the reasons set out in paragraph, 5.0 below, and not subject to call-in.