Issue - meetings

(Report of the Director of the Children and Young Peoples’ Service): To seek approval to implement a novation of contract which transfers legal obligations from Limelight Properties to Christopher House for the provision of integrated supported housing services.

The Appendix to the interleaved report was the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting as it contained exempt information relating to the business or financial affairs of any particular person.

We noted that the report sought approval to implement a novation of contract, which would transfer legal obligations from Limelight Properties Ltd to Christopher House (London) Ltd for the provision of Intergrated Supported Housing Services.

Although we had some concerns we felt that it was in the best interest of the young people that there was continuity of care and placement stability.

RESOLVED

1.     That in accordance with contract standing Order 14.01    approval be granted to the implementation of a novation of contract for the provision on Integrated Housing Services to transfer legal obligations from Lime Light Properties Ltd to Christopher House

           ( London) Ltd.

2.     That there be monthly contract monitoring meetings with   Christopher House and the company supply monthly financial statements.