1. That the outcome of the consultation be noted.

2. That the response to the consultation be noted.

3. That the outcome of the Equality Impact Assessment be noted.

4. That an inflationary uplift be approved of 2.50% to the hourly rate for standard homecare which will be an increase from £15.99 per hour to £16.39 per hour for 2021/21.

5. That an additional £0.91 per hour be approved to framework homecare providers which reflects the transformation work to reach an hourly rate of £17.30. This does not include non-framework providers, supported living providers or direct payment packages.

6. That it be confirmed that in approving the above, the Executive has taken into consideration the Council’s Public Sector Equality Duty.