Contact: Andrew Brooker - Ext 7281

1. Summary

1.1. The following decisions are sought:

1.2. That approval is given to the creation of 6 FTE temporary posts to support the nursing care investment strategy.

1.3. That approval is given to spending against capital of £46,000 in 2002/03 and £213,000 in 2003/04 and £67,000 in 2004/05.

1.4. That Members receive a report setting out the project support costs in 2004/5 as the longer term management arrangements are identified.

2. Reason(s)

2.1. To enable the implementation of the nursing care investment strategy to create an additional 500 nursing care places by 2005/6.

3. Other options considered and rejected

3.1. None.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1. Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1. Not applicable

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1. Not applicable

Approved by .................................... Date ...............................

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE

5dR101103