Decision details

Consultation on the de-registration of Children Centres

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children & Families

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To request consultation on the de-registration of all 24 children’s centres to enable greater flexibility for the use of the buildings

Decision:

Approval for public consultation on the de-registration of the 18 identified designated Children’s Centres to enable greater flexibility in the future use of building to enable more efficient use.

Reasons for the decision:

The Children and Families service no longer offer a specific 0-5 service delivery model moving to a 0-19 service delivery model in 2025.
De-registration of the Children’s Centres will allow much greater flexibility for future use of the spaces, increasing efficiencies which could lead to future savings.

Publication date: 20/08/2024

Date of decision: 20/08/2024

Effective from: 30/08/2024

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