To consider a report of the Executive Member for Children’s Services.

1. That the closure of Fairview Children’s Home from April 2016 be approved.

2. That approval be given to the recommendation not to proceed with the establishment of a new 3 bed Children’s Home at Flixton Road as previously agreed in December 2014.

The Executive Member for Children’s Services submitted a report which set out recommendations arising from a review of the Council’s in house children’s homes. An opportunity was provided for Members to ask questions in relation to the report’s content.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That the closure of Fairview Children’s Home from April 2016 be approved.

(2)       That approval be given to the recommendation not to proceed with the establishment of a new 3 bed Children’s Home at Flixton Road as previously agreed in December 2014.